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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Seattle to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,237. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.$1,205 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Fri, 4 Sep.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Tue, 25 Aug, 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 $1,205, select.
Istanbul.$1,207 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep, returning Fri, 11 Sep.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,207, select.
Istanbul.$1,237 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Apr, returning Tue, 28 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,237, select.
Istanbul.$1,238 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr, returning Thu, 7 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,238, select.
Istanbul.$1,239 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May, returning Tue, 12 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,239, select.
Istanbul.$1,294 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 $1,294, select.
Istanbul.$1,295 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,295, select.
Istanbul.$1,311 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Aug, returning Tue, 25 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,311, select.
Istanbul.$1,363 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,363, select.
Istanbul.$1,451 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Apr, returning Tue, 28 Apr.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,451, select.
Istanbul.$1,451 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Apr, returning Wed, 13 May.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,451, select.
Istanbul.$1,476 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Feb, returning Wed, 24 Feb.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,476, select.
Istanbul.$1,496 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,496, select.
Istanbul.$1,504 per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Jul, returning Tue, 14 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,504, select.
Istanbul.$1,532 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Nov, returning Fri, 5 Mar.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,532, select.
Istanbul.$1,597 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 May, returning Tue, 25 Aug.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,597, 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 $3,205
Apr
from $1,237
May
from $1,239
Jun
from $1,665
Jul
from $1,504
Aug
from $1,311
Sep
from $1,207
Oct
from $1,496
Nov
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Dec
from $2,363
Jan
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Feb
from $1,476

Direct flights from Seattle to Istanbul

Alternative Seattle to Istanbul routes

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

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
Closest
from $1,612
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
Cheapest
from $1,205
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Seattle to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,205
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time11 hrs, 48 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week14

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Finding cheap flights from Seattle to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Seattle to Istanbul is $1,205. 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 14 flights per week flying from Seattle to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Istanbul is usually August.
If you're flying from Seattle, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul – which is 34.4 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from $1,205.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Seattle to Istanbul on Tuesday, 25 August 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.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 8°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
The cheapest airline that flies to Istanbul is Scandinavian Airlines. And the cheapest airline that flies to Istanbul Airport is Turkish Airlines.

Travelling from Seattle to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Seattle to Istanbul. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) are the main airports in Seattle.

  • When working out where to arrive in Istanbul, Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the major entry points.

  • Around 11 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Seattle to Istanbul flight.

  • Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Istanbul ten hours ahead of Seattle.

  • The most popular route for flights from Seattle to Istanbul is from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). There are eight services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to maximise your time on arrival, the earliest flight from SEA to IST is the 12:30 Turkish Airlines service. If you prefer to travel later, the latest available service is at 20:00 with Turkish Airlines.

  • To ensure you board your Seattle to Istanbul flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • Flying over a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Istanbul

  • Book three months before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Seattle to Istanbul flights.

  • The best month for landing cheap plane tickets from Seattle to Istanbul is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.

  • Snapping up a cheap flight from Seattle to Istanbul is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a better deal is available.

  • Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your Seattle to Istanbul flight results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'

Flying from Seattle

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

  • If you're looking for a direct flight from Seattle to Istanbul, you can leave from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Get from SEA to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) in one seamless journey.

  • Turkish Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct Seattle to Istanbul plane tickets from SEA.

  • We make it easy to book a Seattle to Istanbul flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

  • Travelling from central Seattle to SEA takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • After an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Seattle to Istanbul or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:

  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that take off from SEA arrive at their destination on time.

Arriving in Istanbul

Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 50 minutes.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from Seattle to Istanbul, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near IST:

  • Travel at your own speed with an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and chase adventure across Istanbul and beyond.

  • To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks in advance of your Seattle to Istanbul flight.

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Central Istanbul is located around 31 kilometres from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Once your flight from Seattle to Istanbul has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 55 minutes.

  • You can expect the journey to take approximately 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.

  • You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near SAW. Tuck yourself in after your Seattle to Istanbul flight at any of these perfectly located options:

  • Forget about public transport timetables or slow-moving cab lines. Grab a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Compare availability and rates from Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent.

  • Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at SAW can help you lock in a better rate.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • February is the quietest month for flights from Seattle to Istanbul, while April is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Istanbul based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your Seattle to Istanbul ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Seattle to Istanbul in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 11ºC.

More about Istanbul

  • Start your Istanbul trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Seattle to Istanbul, browse our selection of hotels including:

  • Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower are essential stops on your Istanbul itinerary.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered after you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres to the east, top sights here include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.

  • Izmir is another well-known destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without experiencing Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.

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