Flights from Seoul Airport (ICN) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)

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Below we have compiled essential flight information for anyone who is flying from Incheon International to Istanbul Airport, including airliners who offer flights and their flight times. In total, there are 3 airliners to choose from including Korean Air, Asiana Airlines and Turkish Airlines. The flight time is approximately 10 Hours 7 Minutes.

The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. Flight to Istanbul Airport will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.

On arriving at Istanbul Airport please note the time difference, the time zone at Istanbul Airport is 2.0 GMT compared to 9.0 GMT at Incheon International.

To see all airliners that offer flights between Incheon International and Istanbul Airport please see the table below.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Turkish Airlines213143200:1010:45VIEW FLIGHTS
Asiana Airlines213133100:1010:45VIEW FLIGHTS
Korean Air101010013:5513:55VIEW FLIGHTS

Turkish Airlines is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 16 a week with times that vary between 00:10 and 10:45.

To book your flight you can visit Turkish Airlines on their website thy.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
00:10
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK91
Asiana AirlinesOZ6931
10:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK21
Asiana AirlinesOZ6933
13:55
AirlineFlight  No
Korean AirKE955
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Tuesday
00:10
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK91
Asiana AirlinesOZ6931
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Wednesday
00:10
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK91
Asiana AirlinesOZ6931
09:35
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK8091
Asiana AirlinesOZ551
10:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK21
Asiana AirlinesOZ6933
13:55
AirlineFlight  No
Korean AirKE955
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Thursday
00:10
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK91
Asiana AirlinesOZ6931
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Friday
00:10
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK91
Asiana AirlinesOZ6931
01:15
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK6495
09:35
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK8091
Asiana AirlinesOZ551
10:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK21
Asiana AirlinesOZ6933
13:55
AirlineFlight  No
Korean AirKE955
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Saturday
00:10
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK91
Asiana AirlinesOZ6931
09:35
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK8091
Asiana AirlinesOZ551
10:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK21
Asiana AirlinesOZ6933
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Sunday
00:10
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK91
Asiana AirlinesOZ6931
05:05
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK6545
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Please remember to leave plenty of time to get though customers when you are departing form the airports. Flights regulations are getting very strict these days so getting through customs can take in excess of 1 hour in some cases.

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Flight Price FAQ - Seoul (ICN) to Istanbul (IST)

DIRECT Korean Air
What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Seoul ICN to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Seoul ICN to Istanbul IST is £256.66 ($321 €308.88)
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DIRECT Asiana Airlines
What is the cheapest direct return flight from Seoul ICN to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct return flight from Seoul ICN to Istanbul IST is £438.16 ($548 €527.31)
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1+ STOP(S)
What is the cheapest flight one way from Seoul ICN to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest flight one way from Seoul ICN to Istanbul IST is £159.11 ($199 €191.49)
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What is the cheapest return flight from Seoul ICN to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest return flight from Seoul ICN to Istanbul IST is £299.04 ($374 €359.88)
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Flight Info FAQ - Seoul (ICN) to Istanbul (IST)

Who flies from Seoul to Istanbul?
The following airlines fly from Seoul (ICN) to Istanbul (IST): Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines.
How far is the flight from Seoul to Istanbul?
The flight from Seoul to Istanbul is 7,923KM or 4,923 miles.
How long does the flight from Seoul to Istanbul to take?
The flight from Seoul to Istanbul takes 10 Hours 7 Minutes.

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