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Flight deals from Seattle to Istanbul Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Seattle to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £485. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.£424 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Sep, returning Sun, 27 Sep.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £424, select.
Istanbul.£451 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Aug, returning Sat, 12 Sep.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sat, 15 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £451, select.
Istanbul.£451 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £451, select.
Istanbul.£485 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Apr, returning Thu, 16 Apr.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £485, select.
Istanbul.£486 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Apr, returning Wed, 6 May.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £486, select.
Istanbul.£527 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May, returning Wed, 13 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £527, select.
Istanbul.£543 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar, returning Mon, 27 Apr.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £543, select.
Istanbul.£544 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Jun, returning Fri, 4 Sep.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £544, select.
Istanbul.£560 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug, returning Wed, 19 Aug.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £560, select.
Istanbul.£602 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr, returning Fri, 5 Jun.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £602, select.
Istanbul.£604 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul, returning Wed, 22 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £604, select.
Istanbul.£609 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £609, select.
Istanbul.£611 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 May, returning Fri, 5 Jun.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sun, 31 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £611, select.
Istanbul.£620 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Dec, returning Mon, 4 Jan.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sun, 27 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £620, select.
Istanbul.£629 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Apr, returning Thu, 23 Apr.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £629, select.
Istanbul.£630 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr, returning Fri, 5 Jun.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £630, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Seattle to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in September.
Mar
from £692
Apr
from £485
May
from £527
Jun
from £672
Jul
from £604
Aug
from £560
Sep
from £424
Oct
from £675
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Seattle to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£424
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time11 hrs, 48 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week10

Finding cheap flights from Seattle to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Seattle to Istanbul is £424. 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.
11 hours and 48 minutes is the average flight time from Seattle to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines flies direct from Seattle to Istanbul.
As of March 2026, there are 10 flights per week flying from Seattle to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Istanbul is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Seattle to Istanbul Airport on Sunday, 20 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 48 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 Istanbul 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 Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Seattle to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): What you need to know

  • Put your holiday plans into action by working out where you'll catch your flight from Seattle to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) are the main airports in Seattle.

  • Expect to be in the air for 11 hours 55 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Seattle to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight.

  • The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is ten hours ahead of Seattle. Istanbul Ataturk Airport is located in Istanbul.

  • The busiest route is from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). You can choose from 8 direct services every week. Turkish Airlines operates a 12:30pm departure between SEA and IST.

  • Leave enough time to get on your flight from Seattle to IST. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.

Airports in Seattle

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

  • You can hop on a direct flight from Seattle to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

  • Turkish Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Seattle to Istanbul Ataturk Airport departing from SEA.

  • The airline most travellers choose when flying between SEA and IST is Turkish Airlines.

  • Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Seattle to IST leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Top options include:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

  • Travelling from central Seattle to SEA takes around 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 23 kms (14 miles) in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Seattle to Istanbul Ataturk Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels have you covered:

  • 81.27% of flights leaving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from SEA.

Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)

  • You can arrive at LKE from central Seattle in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes to cover the 3 kms (2 miles) or so.

  • Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Seattle to IST flight:

About Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport is roughly 20 miles from central Istanbul. The time it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 45 minutes.

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

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is £198. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £424. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Book one month before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Seattle to IST.

  • The best month for scoring cheap Seattle to Istanbul Ataturk Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Seattle to IST.

  • Save money on your flight from Seattle to Istanbul Ataturk Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Seattle to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • August is when most people book flights from Seattle to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Visit Istanbul in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.

  • Before locking in your Seattle to IST plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • January has temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Seattle to Istanbul Ataturk Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Istanbul

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

  • You'll find loads of fantastic things to do in Istanbul when you're ready to sightsee. Make your way to Hagia Sophia History Museum followed by Hagia Sophia Museum and Historic Areas of Istanbul.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Istanbul has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be discovered. Around 225 kms (140 miles) south-east of Istanbul, a visit to Eskisehir will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Eskişehir, Eskişehir and Eskişehir Odunpazarı Evleri.

  • Around 153 kms (95 miles) east of Istanbul, Adapazarı is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No visit is complete without checking out Ozanlar Ulu Cami, Güllük Cami and Valide Cami.

Plan the rest of your trip from Seattle to Istanbul

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