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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul Airport to Seattle? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £420. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Seattle.£416 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Mar, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 3 Mar, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £416, select.
Seattle.£417 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 May, returning Sat, 6 Jun.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 16 May, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sat, 6 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £417, select.
Seattle.£418 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun, returning Wed, 10 Jun.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £418, select.
Seattle.£418 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £418, select.
Seattle.£418 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep, returning Sun, 20 Sep.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £418, select.
Seattle.£418 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 May, returning Tue, 26 May.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 19 May, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £418, select.
Seattle.£419 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr, returning Thu, 4 Jun.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £419, select.
Seattle.£420 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Apr, returning Sun, 26 Apr.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 18 Apr, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £420, select.
Seattle.£420 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Mar, returning Tue, 10 Mar.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 3 Mar, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Tue, 10 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £420, select.
Seattle.£420 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Feb, returning Tue, 24 Feb.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 17 Feb, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Tue, 24 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £420, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Seattle from £289 one-way

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Seattle flights are currently cheapest in May.
Jan
from £486
Feb
from £420
Mar
from £420
Apr
from £420
May
from £418
Jun
from £418
Jul
from £504
Aug
from £560
Sep
from £418
Oct
from £418
Nov
from £494
Dec
from £493

Direct flights from Istanbul to Seattle

Alternative Istanbul to Seattle routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Istanbul to Seattle? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Seattle Lake Union SPB

1 mile from central Seattle
Closest
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Seattle Boeing Fld

7 miles from central Seattle
from £1,320
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Seattle / Tacoma International

12 miles from central Seattle
Cheapest
from £416
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Paine Field

20 miles from central Seattle
from £1,297
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Istanbul to Seattle: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£416
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time12 hrs, 35 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week16

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Seattle: Frequently asked questions

There are 4 airports in Seattle: Seattle Lake Union SPB, Seattle Boeing Fld, Seattle / Tacoma International, and Paine Field.
The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Seattle is £416. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
12 hours and 35 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Seattle.
Turkish Airlines flies direct from Istanbul to Seattle.
As of January 2026, there are 15 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Seattle.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Seattle is usually March.
If you're flying from Istanbul Airport, the cheapest airport near Seattle is Seattle / Tacoma International – which is 12.1 miles away from the centre of Seattle. We've found flights into this airport from £416.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Seattle on Tuesday, 3 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 12 hours and 35 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Seattle but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Seattle is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In January, the average temperature is usually around 3°C. August is typically the warmest month in Seattle, when it usually averages around 23°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 0°C. The rainiest month is November.
Currently, British Airways and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Seattle.

Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Seattle: what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seattle is 11 hours 55 minutes.

  • The timezone in Seattle is UTC-7. The city is ten hours behind Istanbul, where Istanbul Ataturk Airport is located.

  • The most popular route is from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). You can choose from eight weekly services between these two airports. Turkish Airlines offers a 08:05 departure between IST and SEA.

  • To avoid missing your IST to Seattle flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.

  • You can book a direct Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seattle ticket. Start your trip at IST and end it at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

  • Take to the skies with Turkish Airlines. This well-known carrier operates direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seattle.

  • Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even tick a new city off your list. When searching for plane tickets from IST to Seattle, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

    • Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 20 miles in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Catching an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seattle? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to IST:

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Seattle

  • £289 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seattle flight. A return ticket right now is £416. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.

  • To snag cheap flights from IST to Seattle, reserve your trip two months before your departure date.

  • June is the best month for landing a fantastic deal on Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seattle tickets. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.

  • There's no need to check in daily to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from IST to Seattle.

  • Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seattle by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'

Airports in Seattle

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to the centre of Seattle takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 14 miles away.

  • Getting there on public transport takes about 55 minutes.

  • Consider booking a hotel close to SEA if you have a late flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seattle. Pick one of these options and make your first night all about rest:

  • Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Europcar or Budget and experience more of Seattle and beyond.

  • For the best deal, reserve your ride from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport about one week ahead of your flight from IST to Seattle.

Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)

  • Central Seattle is about 2 miles from Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE). After your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seattle has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 10 minutes.

  • You can expect the journey to take about 25 minutes on public transport.

  • You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near LKE. Unwind and get cosy after your IST to Seattle flight at any of these well-located options:

Best time to go to Seattle

  • Travel to Seattle during the high season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seattle during low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.

  • The warmest month in Seattle is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seattle plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IST to Seattle in February when temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).

More about Seattle

  • Start your Seattle trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seattle, explore our range of accommodation options including:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. LMN Architects, Greyhound: Bus Station and Boeing Radiation Effects Lab are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Seattle itinerary.

Explore more of United States

  • Portland is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Seattle. Around 150 miles away to the south, its best attractions include Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland Japanese Garden and Pittock Mansion.

  • Around 230 miles east of Seattle, Spokane is another favourite stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls.

Plan the rest of your trip from Istanbul to Seattle

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