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$295+ Cheap flights from Seattle (SEA) to Istanbul

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 4/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SEA — IST
May 22 — May 291
Fri 5/22
Fri 5/29
1 adult, Economy
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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 Tuesday and return on a Monday

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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 April 22, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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.
Sun 9/133:40 pm
SEA
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SAW
2 stops19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/181:15 am
SAW
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SEA
2 stops29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/18$756
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/46:40 pm
SEA
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IST
1 stop22h 50m
Delta
Sun 8/235:20 pm
IST
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SEA
1 stop28h 17m
Delta
Deal found 4/20$757
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/65:20 am
SEA
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IST
2 stops34h 00m
Delta
Tue 8/185:20 pm
IST
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SEA
1 stop33h 07m
Delta
Deal found 4/21$761
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2911:45 am
SEA
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IST
2 stops20h 10m
Delta
Fri 11/137:15 am
IST
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SEA
1 stop19h 06m
Delta
Deal found 4/19$762
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 9/153:55 pm
SEA
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IST
1 stop25h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 9/274:30 am
IST
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SEA
1 stop19h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/20$767
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/93:25 pm
SEA
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IST
1 stop15h 30m
Delta
Sun 11/225:55 pm
IST
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SEA
2 stops34h 04m
Delta
Deal found 4/20$768
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 8/273:40 pm
SEA
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SAW
2 stops19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/101:15 am
SAW
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SEA
2 stops29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19$769
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/53:55 pm
SEA
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IST
1 stop25h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/154:30 am
IST
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SEA
1 stop19h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/21$769
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/71:30 pm
SEA
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IST
1 stop28h 00m
Delta
Tue 8/185:20 pm
IST
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SEA
1 stop33h 07m
Delta
Deal found 4/21$770
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/257:20 am
SEA
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IST
2 stops24h 35m
Delta
Sun 11/85:55 pm
IST
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SEA
2 stops33h 58m
Delta
Deal found 4/21$771
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 5/43:40 pm
SEA
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IST
2 stops21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/77:25 am
IST
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SEA
2 stops38h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/18$773
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 8/213:55 pm
SEA
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IST
1 stop25h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/14:30 am
IST
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SEA
1 stop19h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/18$775

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 (TR5). 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 April 22, 2026.

Round-trip from

$756
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$295
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$875
From Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Istanbul
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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 April 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Seattle to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 9/14

6:45 pm-3:30 am

1 stop22h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 9/28

5:20 pm-11:47 am

1 stop28h 27m

$879

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - SAW

SEASAW

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 5/12

5:40 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 5/21

8:50 am-4:30 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$934

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 5/20

1:45 pm-1:20 am

1 stop25h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 5/27

4:25 am-5:39 pm

1 stop23h 14m

$965

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 5/19

5:40 pm-1:20 am

1 stop21h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 6/2

4:25 am-11:15 am

1 stop16h 50m

$1,010

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - SAW

SEASAW

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 6/4

5:45 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 6/19

8:50 am-4:24 pm

1 stop17h 34m

$1,049

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - SAW

SEASAW

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 6/3

5:45 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 6/21

8:50 am-11:37 am

1 stop36h 47m

$1,049

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - SAW

SEASAW

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 6/6

5:45 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 6/14

8:50 am-11:37 am

1 stop36h 47m

$1,049

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - SAW

SEASAW

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 9/29

5:40 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 10/2

2:40 pm-11:52 am

1 stop31h 12m

$1,049

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - SAW

SEASAW

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 6/3

5:45 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 6/9

8:50 am-11:37 am

1 stop36h 47m

$1,049

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - SAW

SEASAW

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 5/8

5:40 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 5/12

8:50 am-11:42 am

1 stop36h 52m

$1,049

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Seattle to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on April 17, 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. 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?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Istanbul (average of $392). Flying from Seattle to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $681). 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 April 22, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Seattle to Istanbul

Explore weekly flight availability from Seattle to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 22, 2026.

The most flights from SEA to TR5 are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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

How often are flights from Seattle to Istanbul delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between Seattle and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 137 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Seattle to Istanbul flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Seattle to Istanbul flights?

Over the last year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

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 April 22, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Seattle to Istanbul, such as Delta,KLM, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,433 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,433 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,433 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,505 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,433 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,323 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,433 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Icelandair
7.0
Good
639 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,433 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,905 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,433 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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?

    For a flight from Seattle to Istanbul, you will be flying from Seattle/Tacoma Intl. Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) is just 11.4 mi from the center of the city. Seattle/Tacoma Intl is the only Seattle airport and it handles 1 outbound flight to Istanbul per day. 9 airlines have flights to Istanbul from Seattle/Tacoma Intl on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Seattle to Istanbul?

    Delta and KLM can get you from Seattle to Istanbul in just under 19h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 30m. The distance from Seattle to Istanbul is about 6085 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Icelandair, at $392, was found to be the cheapest airline from Seattle to Istanbul.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Scandinavian Airlines and Lufthansa. Icelandair is currently priced 58% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is KLM, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $511. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Seattle to Istanbul for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Seattle to Istanbul?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $513. While the most popular route (Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Istanbul) can be booked for $707 on average, our data indicates $865 when flying from Seattle to Istanbul.

  • 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?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Istanbul (average of $392). Flying from Seattle to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $681). 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 9 airlines flying from Seattle to Istanbul

Discover the top 9 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 April 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$392Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$490Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$509Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$531Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$561Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$577Average$1,018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$609Average$880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$650Average$1,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$833Average$968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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