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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Seoul from £229

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — SEL
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Seoul are usually found in January or February, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Seoul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to Seoul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 February 2026.

Sun 31/513:20
IST
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ICN
1 stop29h 20m
MIAT Mongolian
Sat 6/614:20
ICN
-
IST
1 stop27h 05m
MIAT Mongolian
Deal found 25/2£418
Mon 16/316:15
IST
-
ICN
1 stop13h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 19/414:15
ICN
-
IST
2 stops22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2£423
Mon 1/616:00
IST
-
ICN
1 stop17h 25m
China Southern
Sun 21/609:25
ICN
-
IST
1 stop27h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 27/2£425
Tue 26/513:20
IST
-
ICN
1 stop17h 30m
MIAT Mongolian
Mon 1/614:20
ICN
-
IST
1 stop27h 05m
MIAT Mongolian
Deal found 27/2£425
Sun 10/513:20
IST
-
ICN
1 stop27h 05m
MIAT Mongolian
Mon 25/500:05
ICN
-
IST
1 stop17h 20m
MIAT Mongolian
Deal found 26/2£433
Mon 16/313:35
IST
-
ICN
2 stops19h 20m
China Eastern
Sun 19/414:15
ICN
-
IST
2 stops22h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/2£439
Thu 8/1013:20
IST
-
ICN
1 stop17h 30m
MIAT Mongolian
Sat 24/1000:05
ICN
-
IST
1 stop20h 25m
MIAT Mongolian
Deal found 26/2£440
Mon 1/615:30
IST
-
GMP
1 stop14h 55m
China Southern
Sun 21/613:30
GMP
-
IST
1 stop23h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 27/2£443
Tue 22/913:20
IST
-
ICN
1 stop27h 05m
MIAT Mongolian
Wed 30/900:05
ICN
-
IST
1 stop17h 20m
MIAT Mongolian
Deal found 27/2£444
Sat 27/614:20
IST
-
ICN
1 stop19h 05m
China Southern
Sun 12/716:45
ICN
-
IST
1 stop20h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 28/2£445
Sun 13/915:00
IST
-
ICN
1 stop32h 55m
SCAT Airlines
Fri 2/1006:55
ICN
-
IST
1 stop20h 55m
SCAT Airlines
Deal found 28/2£448
Sun 5/413:20
IST
-
ICN
1 stop27h 05m
MIAT Mongolian
Sat 25/414:20
ICN
-
IST
1 stop27h 05m
MIAT Mongolian
Deal found 26/2£448

Find flight deals from Istanbul to Seoul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Seoul (SEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£418

One-way from

£229

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£471

Good round-trip deal

£817 or less
MIAT Mongolian
  • MIAT Mongolian
  • 31/5-6/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 25m total
  • Istanbul to Seoul
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SCAT Airlines
  • SCAT Airlines
  • 19/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 55m total
  • Istanbul to Seoul
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to Seoul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 28 February 2026.
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IstanbulIncheon

IST - ICN

ISTICN

Istanbul

Wed 18/3

13:35-13:15

3 stops41h 40m

Incheon Intl

Sun 22/3

15:40-07:00

2 stops45h 20m

£577

IstanbulIncheon

IST - ICN

ISTICN

Istanbul

Tue 19/5

23:10-07:25

1 stop26h 15m

Incheon Intl

Thu 28/5

11:10-18:00

2 stops36h 50m

£586

IstanbulIncheon

IST - ICN

ISTICN

Istanbul

Thu 23/7

23:10-09:40

2 stops28h 30m

Incheon Intl

Sun 9/8

08:50-11:10

2 stops32h 20m

£617

IstanbulSeoul

IST - GMP

ISTGMP

Istanbul

Sat 27/6

15:30-12:25

1 stop14h 55m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Sun 12/7

13:30-06:35

1 stop23h 05m

£626

IstanbulSeoul

IST - GMP

ISTGMP

Istanbul

Fri 22/5

09:25-15:00

3 stops23h 35m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Sun 7/6

13:30-06:30

1 stop23h 00m

£651

IstanbulIncheon

IST - ICN

ISTICN

Istanbul

Thu 19/3

21:40-08:40

1 stop29h 00m

Incheon Intl

Sun 22/3

07:50-11:00

1 stop33h 10m

£672

IstanbulIncheon

IST - ICN

ISTICN

Istanbul

Fri 27/3

13:35-14:55

2 stops19h 20m

Incheon Intl

Mon 6/4

06:50-08:00

3 stops55h 10m

£697

IstanbulIncheon

IST - ICN

ISTICN

Istanbul

Tue 21/4

17:30-09:20

Nonstop9h 50m

Incheon Intl

Thu 25/6

10:25-16:10

Nonstop11h 45m

£732

IstanbulSeoul

IST - GMP

ISTGMP

Istanbul

Sat 15/8

11:00-19:50

2 stops26h 50m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Tue 18/8

20:50-07:00

2 stops40h 10m

£794

IstanbulSeoul

IST - GMP

ISTGMP

Istanbul

Thu 21/5

00:30-12:25

2 stops29h 55m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Sun 7/6

13:30-06:30

1 stop23h 00m

£814

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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Seoul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Seoul

How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Seoul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Istanbul to Seoul. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2026.

The best time to book flights from Istanbul Airport to Seoul is 46 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Seoul?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Seoul (average of £171). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Seoul in June is currently the most expensive (average of £397). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to SEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Seoul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 February 2026.

When flying from Istanbul Airport to Seoul, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Seoul

Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to Seoul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 28 February 2026.

The most flights from IST to SEL are scheduled on a Tuesday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Istanbul Airport to Seoul?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Istanbul Airport to Seoul?

Share of one-stop return flights from Istanbul Airport to Seoul chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Ulaanbaatar (UBN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Istanbul Airport to Seoul on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Istanbul Airport to Seoul?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Istanbul Airport to Seoul, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Ulaanbaatar (UBN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £421.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Istanbul Airport to Seoul?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Istanbul Airport to Seoul, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Ulaanbaatar (UBN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 40m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Istanbul Airport to Seoul?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Istanbul Airport to Seoul, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Ulaanbaatar (UBN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 5h 10m.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to Seoul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Seoul?

    For as low as £595, China Eastern can have you in Seoul from Istanbul Airport in 28h 30m. There are 4921 mi between Istanbul Airport and Seoul. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul Airport to Seoul?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Istanbul Airport to Seoul consider choosing Korean Air (89%), Asiana Airlines (71%) or Turkish Airlines (43%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Istanbul Airport to Seoul?

    Istanbul Airport to Seoul flights have a stopover in Riyadh most of the time. Riyadh is followed by Ulaanbaatar in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from Istanbul Airport to Seoul. Beijing ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on Istanbul Airport to Seoul flights.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Beijing?

    Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and The Antiquarium of the Palace Museum are currently the most popular points of interest in Beijing. Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and The Antiquarium of the Palace Museum can be visited by travelling about 28.1 mi, 34.6 mi, and 28.2 mi respectively from Beijing Daxing Intl.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Istanbul Airport to Seoul flights?

    Of the flights from Istanbul Airport to Seoul that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Abu Dhabi. Guangzhou sees the next fewest stopovers on Istanbul Airport to Seoul flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Seoul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Seoul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Seoul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Seoul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Seoul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Seoul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Seoul?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Seoul (average of £171). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Seoul in June is currently the most expensive (average of £397). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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