Istanbul

$264+ Cheap flights from Seattle (SEA) to Istanbul (IST)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SEA — IST
Apr 11 — Apr 181
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Istanbul are usually found in February or January, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Seattle to Istanbul

Cheapest flights from Seattle to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Seattle to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 12, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/43:55 pm
SEA
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IST
1 stop25h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 9/184:30 am
IST
-
SEA
1 stop19h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/7$611
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/183:55 pm
SEA
-
IST
1 stop25h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 9/274:30 am
IST
-
SEA
1 stop19h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/8$612
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/113:55 pm
SEA
-
IST
1 stop25h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 9/264:30 am
IST
-
SEA
1 stop19h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/11$613
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/63:55 pm
SEA
-
IST
1 stop25h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 9/134:30 am
IST
-
SEA
1 stop19h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/10$614
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/83:55 pm
SEA
-
IST
1 stop25h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/224:30 am
IST
-
SEA
1 stop19h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/11$625
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/203:40 pm
SEA
-
IST
2 stops21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/287:25 am
IST
-
SEA
2 stops23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$631
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/83:55 pm
SEA
-
IST
1 stop25h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 9/134:30 am
IST
-
SEA
1 stop19h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/10$636
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/212:30 pm
SEA
-
IST
2 stops27h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 9/274:30 am
IST
-
SEA
1 stop19h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/8$637
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/237:00 pm
SEA
-
IST
2 stops18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/287:25 am
IST
-
SEA
2 stops20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$638
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/53:55 pm
SEA
-
IST
1 stop25h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 9/124:30 am
IST
-
SEA
1 stop19h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/8$639
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/203:55 pm
SEA
-
IST
1 stop25h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 9/264:30 am
IST
-
SEA
2 stops27h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/8$642

Find flight deals from Seattle to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Seattle (SEA) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$611
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$264
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$780

Good round-trip deal

$715 or less

Good one-way deal

$558 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Seattle/Tacoma Intl-Istanbul flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Seattle/Tacoma Intl-Istanbul flights.
From Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Istanbul
One-way flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($225 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Istanbul.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Istanbul.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Seattle to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Seattle to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 4/16

5:35 pm-1:20 am

1 stop21h 45m

Istanbul

Thu 4/23

6:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop15h 45m

$732

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 3/31

5:35 pm-1:20 am

1 stop21h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 4/6

5:20 pm-11:45 am

1 stop28h 25m

$732
Quickest round-trip

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 4/1

9:45 pm-1:20 am

2 stops17h 35m

Istanbul

Fri 4/10

6:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop15h 45m

$750

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 5/11

6:40 pm-3:30 am

1 stop22h 50m

Istanbul

Mon 5/18

5:20 pm-11:42 am

1 stop28h 22m

$765

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 7/6

6:35 pm-3:30 am

1 stop22h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 7/14

6:00 am-8:41 pm

2 stops24h 41m

$819

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 3/23

4:05 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop14h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 4/1

4:25 am-5:38 pm

1 stop23h 13m

$870

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 5/13

6:40 pm-3:30 am

1 stop22h 50m

Istanbul

Sun 5/24

6:00 am-11:42 am

1 stop15h 42m

$925

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 4/1

1:32 pm-1:20 am

2 stops25h 48m

Istanbul

Thu 4/30

6:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop15h 40m

$928

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 9/3

1:30 pm-3:30 am

1 stop28h 00m

Istanbul

Sun 9/13

4:25 am-4:55 pm

2 stops22h 30m

$949

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 4/26

4:30 pm-7:20 am

1 stop28h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 4/29

1:45 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$1,003

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Deals found on 3/11

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Compare providers for flights from Seattle to Istanbul

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Seattle to Istanbul in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Thrive TravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Seattle-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Seattle-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Seattle-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Seattle-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Seattle-Istanbul Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Seattle to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Seattle with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Seattle to Istanbul Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Seattle to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Seattle to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.

Booking 68 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Seattle to Istanbul Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Seattle to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Istanbul Airport (average of $406). Flying from Seattle to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $846). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SEA to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Seattle to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 12, 2026.

When flying from Seattle to Istanbul Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Seattle to Istanbul Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated March 12, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM,Turkish Airlines, andIcelandair from Seattle to Istanbul Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Seattle to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Seattle to Istanbul?

    If you book a flight to Istanbul from Seattle, you will be flying from Seattle/Tacoma Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) is located 11.4 mi from the center of Seattle. There are 0 flights from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Istanbul per day from 10 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Seattle to Istanbul Airport?

    Departing from Seattle to Istanbul Airport will take you 21h 45m. The distance from Seattle to Istanbul Airport is about 6051 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Seattle to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $392, Icelandair will fly you from Seattle to Istanbul Airport and back. In addition to Icelandair, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Scandinavian Airlines and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $490 and $509, respectively. You may be able to fly from Seattle to Istanbul Airport for 58% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Seattle to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for KLM. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $511. Users have also found prices from $525 and $531 on Delta and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Seattle to Istanbul Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Seattle to Istanbul Airport? While on average our users pay $1,363, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $417. The most popular route (Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Istanbul), is priced around $533.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Seattle to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Seattle to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Seattle to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Seattle to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Seattle to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Seattle to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Seattle to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Istanbul Airport (average of $406). Flying from Seattle to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $846). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Seattle to Istanbul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Seattle to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$392Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$490Average$624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$509Average$824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$561Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$561Average$765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$577Average$1,018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$645Average$1,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$679Average$895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$735Average$960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$897Average$977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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