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Mon, May 25
Seattle SEAIstanbul IST
£424
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Tue, May 26
Seattle SEAIstanbul SAW
£482
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Tue, May 26
Seattle SEAIstanbul IST
£483
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Tue, May 26
Seattle SEAIstanbul SAW
£508
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Tue, May 26
Seattle SEAIstanbul IST
£509
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Tue, May 26 – Sat, May 30
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£678
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Sun, May 24 – Sat, May 30
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£733
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Mon, May 25 – Fri, May 29
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£901
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Mon, May 25 – Sun, May 31
Seattle SEAIstanbul IST
£950
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Tue, May 26 – Fri, May 29
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£983
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How much do flights to Istanbul cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£424

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£962

Cheapest round-trip

£678

Average round-trip

£962

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Istanbul airports to the city center

Fastest options: Metro and Havaist bus from IST, Havabus from SAW. Best value: public buses and metro connections.

Istanbul is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Istanbul Airport (IST) lies 35 km northwest of central Istanbul, while Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is located 40 km southeast on the Asian side. Transport options include metro, airport buses, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in this bustling metropolis.

From Istanbul Airport (IST)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

24-30 min

₺23-₺35 (Istanbulkart fare; transfers extra (~$0.70–1.00 USD))

every 6–10 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to European side

60-120 min

₺180-₺250 (varies by destination (~$5–7 USD))

every 20–60 min (traffic dependent)

direct to Taksim or Sultanahmet

40-90 min

₺800-₺1,500 (metered; varies by traffic (~$22–42 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

40-90 min

₺1,200-₺2,500 (pre-booked; fixed price (~$33–70 USD))

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or late arrivals

From Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

60-120 min

₺150-₺200 (varies by destination (~$4–6 USD))

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

direct to Taksim or Kadıköy

60-90 min

₺17-₺25 (Istanbulkart fare (~$0.50–0.70 USD))

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

45-100 min

₺700-₺1,400 (metered; varies by traffic (~$20–40 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door to Asian side

45-100 min

₺650-₺1,300 (app-based; varies by demand (~$18–36 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

cashless payment option

Notes:

  • Prices in TRY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Istanbulkart is required for metro and public buses; cards available at airport stations and kiosks.
  • Istanbul traffic can be severe, especially during rush hours. Allow extra time for road-based transport.
  • Taxis are metered; ensure the meter is running. Ride-hailing prices vary with demand.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Istanbul

Depart from
Seattle–Tacoma International
Arrive to
Istanbul Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
9755 km
Worth visiting
Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Seattle to Istanbul in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
Turkish Airlines
1111211
Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Friday 2 flights
AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Turkish Airlines
1211222
Weekly flights: 11 totalDaily flights: 1.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Turkish Airlines
2222222
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Turkish Airlines
2222222
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Seattle to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
PegasusPGTPCNo
IcelandairICEFINo
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
RyanairRYRFRNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Istanbul

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C5°C
February9°C5°C
March11°C7°C
April15°C9°C
May20°C14°C
June25°C19°C
July28°C22°C
August28°C23°C
September25°C20°C
October19°C15°C
November15°C12°C
December11°C8°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
5°C
January
Sunny days
305
days per year
Snow days
2
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
9 May
85%
21°C15°C
16 May
87%
20°C15°C
Sunday
10 May
20°C15°C
17 May
20°C14°C
Monday
11 May
22°C15°C
18 May
20°C14°C
Tuesday
12 May
88%
23°C15°C
19 May
22°C15°C
Wednesday
13 May
80%
16°C12°C
20 May
87%
21°C15°C
Thursday
14 May
85%
18°C11°C
21 May
81%
17°C16°C
Friday
15 May
76%
20°C13°C
22 May
85%
18°C14°C
Travelers usually depart from Seattle–Tacoma International, Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base, or Boeing Field when they travel from Seattle to Istanbul. Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International. The distance between Seattle and Istanbul is 9755 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Pegasus, Icelandair, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Ryanair. Seattle and Istanbul have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), and Topkapi Palace.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Seattle to Istanbul?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Seattle and Istanbul takes around 12 hours.
What is the flight distance between Seattle and Istanbul?
The flight distance between Seattle and Istanbul is 9755 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Seattle and Istanbul?
Several carriers operate flights between Seattle and Istanbul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Turkish Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Seattle?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Seattle and London, Mexico City, New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Guadalajara, Calgary, Edinburgh, Phoenix, San Francisco, Dallas, Chicago, Honolulu, San Diego, Ontario, Glasgow, Belfast, Denver, Kahului, Washington, D.C..
What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol, Glasgow, Newcastle upon Tyne, Belfast, Antalya, Bucharest, Tbilisi, Budapest, New York, Tel Aviv, Chișinău, Athens, Dubai, İzmir, Amman, Vienna.
Which airports are there in Seattle?
Seattle is mainly served by Seattle–Tacoma International. But there are other airports nearby, including Boeing Field, Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base.
What airports are near Seattle?
The main airport in Seattle is Seattle–Tacoma International. It is also served by Vancouver International, Portland International, Bellingham International, Abbotsford International, Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre, Yakima Air Terminal, Victoria Inner Harbour SPB, Paine Field Everett, Pangborn Memorial.
What airports are near Istanbul?
The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Yenişehir, Anadolu.
Which airlines fly between Seattle and Istanbul?
Currently, you can fly between Seattle and Istanbul with Pegasus, Icelandair, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Ryanair.
When’s the best time to travel between Seattle and Istanbul?
What flights operate between Seattle and Istanbul?
How many airports are there near Seattle?
How many airports are there near Istanbul?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Seattle and Istanbul depart?
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