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Cheap one-way trips starting from £304 from Seoul SEL to Istanbul IST
Incheon InternationalIstanbul Airport
One-way,
From £304
Incheon InternationalIstanbul Airport
One-way,
From £305
Incheon InternationalIstanbul Airport
One-way,
From £305
Incheon InternationalSabiha Gökçen International
One-way,
From £345
Incheon InternationalSabiha Gökçen International
One-way,
From £345
Incheon InternationalSabiha Gökçen International
One-way,
From £345
Cheap round trips starting from £625 from Seoul SEL to Istanbul IST
Incheon InternationalSabiha Gökçen International
Round trip, -
From £625
Incheon InternationalSabiha Gökçen International
Round trip, -
From £625
Incheon InternationalSabiha Gökçen International
Round trip, -
From £625
Incheon InternationalSabiha Gökçen International
Round trip, -
From £625
Incheon InternationalSabiha Gökçen International
Round trip, -
From £625
Incheon InternationalSabiha Gökçen International
Round trip, -
From £625
Travelers usually depart from Incheon International, or Gimpo International when they travel from Seoul to Istanbul. Book your trip to arrive at Sabiha Gökçen International, Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Bus Station, Istanbul - Alibeyköy, or Istanbul - Dudullu. The distance between Seoul and Istanbul is 7931 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Etihad Airways. Seoul and Istanbul have 157 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), Topkapi Palace, and Blue Mosque, Istanbul.
Weekly flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of flights | 18 | 44 | 22 | 22 | - | 20 | 31 |
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Turkish Airlines on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Check-in for a flight from Seoul to Istanbul
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Airport check-in closes | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pegasus | PGT | PC | No | Unknown | No |
| Turkish Airlines | THY | TK | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Qatar Airways | QTR | QR | Yes | Unknown | No |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | KLM | KL | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Etihad Airways | ETD | EY | Yes | Unknown | No |
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Seoul to Istanbul?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Seoul and Istanbul takes around 12 hours.
What is the flight distance between Seoul and Istanbul?
The flight distance between Seoul and Istanbul is 7931 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Seoul and Istanbul?
Several carriers operate flights between Seoul and Istanbul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Turkish Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Seoul?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Seoul and Narita International, Jeju International, Hong Kong International, Taipei Songshan, Kansai International, Naha, Fukuoka, Gimhae International, New Chitose, Chubu Centrair International, Yeosu.
What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and Antalya, Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International, Esenboğa International, Erkilet International, Gazipaşa, Dalaman, Adnan Menderes, Milas–Bodrum, Adana Şakirpaşa, Kharkiv International, Trabzon.
Which airports are there in Seoul?
Seoul is mainly served by Incheon International. But there are other airports nearby, including Gimpo International, Seoul Air Base.
What airports are near Seoul?
The main airport in Seoul is Incheon International. It is also served by Daegu International, Cheongju International, Pyongyang International, Gunsan, Wonju, Yangyang International.
What airports are near Istanbul?
The main airport in Istanbul is Sabiha Gökçen International. It is also served by Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir.
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