How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Seoul?

For as low as £744, Air China can have you in Seoul from Istanbul Airport in 9h 50m. 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Seoul ranges from 27.0 - 253.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 253.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Seoul when rainfall is around 27.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Seoul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

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 (97%), Asiana Airlines (77%) or Turkish Airlines (46%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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.

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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 27 September 2026.

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Average price	£510

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Seoul (average of £422). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Seoul in December is currently the most expensive (average of £662). 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?

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

The most flights from IST to SEL are scheduled on a Friday (7 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Istanbul Airport to Seoul flights typically cost between £433 and £823 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £358 on China Southern (1 Dec–21 Dec).

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

The best time to book flights from Istanbul Airport to Seoul is 81 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.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Seoul?
For as low as £744, Air China can have you in Seoul from Istanbul Airport in 9h 50m. 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 (97%), Asiana Airlines (77%) or Turkish Airlines (46%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Seoul (average of £422). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Seoul in December is currently the most expensive (average of £662). 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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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.

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The most flights from IST to SEL are scheduled on a Friday (7 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Istanbul Airport to Seoul flights typically cost between £433 and £823 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £358 on China Southern (1 Dec–21 Dec).

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

The best time to book flights from Istanbul Airport to Seoul is 81 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.

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Istanbul Airport to Seoul flights typically cost between £433 and £823 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £358 on China Southern (1 Dec–21 Dec).