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$268+ Cheap flights from Seattle (SEA) to Istanbul

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SEA — IST
Nov 5 — Nov 121
1 adult
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The best prices from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Istanbul are usually found in January or February, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Friday

Cheap 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 October 31, 2024.

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Round-trip from

$619
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One-way from

$268
(Kiwi.com)
High demand for flights, 23% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 13% potential price drop
From Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Istanbul
One-way flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Istanbul

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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 October 31, 2024.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/132:00 pmSEA - IST
1 stop17h 05mLufthansa
Wed 11/276:50 amIST - SEA
1 stop16h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 10/30$806
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sat 11/167:10 amSEA - IST
2 stops34h 00mDelta
Tue 11/265:10 amIST - SEA
1 stop17h 10mDelta
Deal found 10/30$807
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/276:05 amSEA - IST
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/206:55 pmIST - SEA
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$809
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/196:50 pmSEA - SAW
1 stop32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/263:50 pmSAW - SEA
1 stop36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$818
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/210:35 amSEA - IST
2 stops20h 30mAir Canada
Tue 12/246:50 amIST - SEA
2 stops25h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 10/30$822
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/136:50 pmSEA - IST
1 stop18h 40mBritish Airways
Mon 11/256:25 pmIST - SEA
1 stop27h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/30$823
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/276:50 pmSEA - IST
1 stop18h 40mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/57:35 amIST - SEA
2 stops26h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/31$833
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/46:50 pmSEA - SAW
1 stop36h 50mBritish Airways
Tue 12/243:50 pmSAW - SEA
1 stop36h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/30$844
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/153:10 pmSEA - IST
2 stops20h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/276:50 amIST - SEA
1 stop16h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$894
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/107:00 pmSEA - IST
Nonstop12h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/263:20 pmIST - SEA
Nonstop12h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/30$955
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Wed 11/64:05 pmSEA - SAW
1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways
Wed 11/138:10 pmSAW - SEA
1 stop26h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/30$1,049

Find flights from Seattle to Istanbul within your budget

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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

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Wed 12/4

4:00 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops41h 35m

$268

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SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 12/11

6:50 pm-12:30 am

1 stop18h 40m

$567

SeattleIstanbul

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SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 11/6

7:00 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

$600

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 3/30

2:20 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$601

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 3/29

10:55 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops31h 10m

$613

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 1/14

5:45 am-6:05 pm

2 stops25h 20m

$624

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - SAW

SEASAW

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 11/13

5:28 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops42h 47m

$326

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 4/9

4:30 pm-6:10 am

1 stop27h 40m

$658

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 4/9

10:54 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops52h 26m

$762

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 4/7

7:32 pm-4:15 am

3 stops22h 43m

$852

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Best time to book a flight from Seattle to Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights from Seattle to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Seattle to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 October 25, 2024.

Booking 74 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Istanbul (average of $898). Flying from Seattle to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,422). 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 October 31, 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Seattle to Istanbul is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 19% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Seattle to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Seattle to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on October 27, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Seattle to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

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 October 31, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Seattle to Istanbul, such as Air Canada, British Airways and Qatar Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very good
1,329 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

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1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

8.4
Very good
1,329 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,329 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

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1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,329 reviews

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8.4

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8.0

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8.2

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8.0

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8.6

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8.4

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The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

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Good
1,352 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,329 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

7.5
Good
3,900 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,329 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

7.4
Good
3,873 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,329 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

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. 11 airlines have flights to Istanbul from Seattle/Tacoma Intl on a regular basis.

  • Can I find flights from Seattle to Istanbul for under $700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Seattle to Istanbul for under $700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $619, but on average you can expect to pay $735.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Seattle to Istanbul for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 1 direct flight from Seattle to Istanbul under $1,000. A good price for a nonstop flight from Seattle to Istanbul is less than $955.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Seattle to Istanbul for under $1,000?

    There are currently 15+ open flights from Seattle to Istanbul within the next 7 days for less than $1,000.

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

    Delta, at $668, was found to be the cheapest airline from Seattle to Istanbul.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include KLM and United Airlines. Delta is currently priced 41% 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 British Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $567. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Turkish Airlines, 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 $535. While the most popular route (Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Istanbul) can be booked for $619 on average our data indicates $1,919 when flying from Seattle to Istanbul.

  • What does SEA to IST mean?

    SEA and IST are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SEA to IST refers to a flight route from Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI), Tekirdağ Corlu Airport (TEQ), İzmit Cengiz Topel Airport (KCO).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Seattle to Istanbul that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Seattle to Istanbul flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Seattle to Istanbul with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Seattle to Istanbul flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Seattle to Istanbul that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Seattle to Istanbul offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Seattle to Istanbul?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Seattle to Istanbul flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Seattle to Istanbul flight deals updated?

    The Seattle to Istanbul flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/31.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Istanbul (average of $898). Flying from Seattle to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,422). 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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapest$539Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$661Average$1,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$661Average$991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$669Average$937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$753Average$1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$802Average$1,093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
IcelandairCheapest$830Average$1,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$860Average$1,438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$901Average$994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$929Average$1,218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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