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.
Travellers planning to fly from Incheon International Airport to Istanbul Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at Incheon International Airport.
If you chose to rent a car at Istanbul Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Istanbul Airport in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.
Below are some options if you require transport to Incheon International Airport:
- Private Transfers to Incheon International Airport
- Buses to Incheon International Airport
- Taxis to Incheon International Airport
- Train Services to/near Incheon International Airport
Ensure your arrival at Istanbul Airport is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:
- Car rental at Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Private transfers at Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Buses from Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Taxis from Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Train services at or near Istanbul Airport (IST)
Need a place to stay when you get to Istanbul? See a range of hotels near Istanbul Airport
To see all airliners that offer flights between Incheon International and Istanbul Airport please see the table below.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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| Turkish Airlines | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 04:55 | 23:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Asiana Airlines | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 04:55 | 23:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Korean Air | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:40 | 19:40 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Turkish Airlines is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 16 a week with times that vary between 04:55 and 23:20.
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| Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Monday | 10:25
19:40
23:20
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| Tuesday | 04:55
23:20
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| Wednesday | 10:25
13:40
16:05
16:10
23:20
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| Thursday | 23:20
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| Friday | 04:55
10:25
13:40
16:05
16:10
23:20
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| Saturday | 16:05
16:10
19:40
23:20
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| Sunday | 04:55
05:05
13:40
23:20
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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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