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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul Airport to Incheon International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $811. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Seoul.$744 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan, returning Wed, 13 Jan.Return flight with Turkmenistan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkmenistan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound indirect flight with Turkmenistan Airlines, departs from Incheon International on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $744, select.

Seoul.$744 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Dec, returning Thu, 25 Feb.Return flight with Turkmenistan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkmenistan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound indirect flight with Turkmenistan Airlines, departs from Incheon International on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $744, select.

Seoul.$744 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar, returning Wed, 10 Mar.Return flight with Turkmenistan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkmenistan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound indirect flight with Turkmenistan Airlines, departs from Incheon International on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $744, select.

Seoul.$747 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Feb, returning Wed, 3 Mar.Return flight with Turkmenistan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkmenistan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound indirect flight with Turkmenistan Airlines, departs from Incheon International on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $747, select.

Seoul.$749 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Dec, returning Wed, 6 Jan.Return flight with Turkmenistan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkmenistan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound indirect flight with Turkmenistan Airlines, departs from Incheon International on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $749, select.

Seoul.$749 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Feb, returning Thu, 18 Feb.Return flight with Turkmenistan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkmenistan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound indirect flight with Turkmenistan Airlines, departs from Incheon International on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $749, select.

Seoul.$749 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec, returning Wed, 23 Dec.Return flight with Turkmenistan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkmenistan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound indirect flight with Turkmenistan Airlines, departs from Incheon International on Wed, 23 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $749, select.

Seoul.$749 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan, returning Wed, 10 Feb.Return flight with Turkmenistan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkmenistan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound indirect flight with Turkmenistan Airlines, departs from Incheon International on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $749, select.

Seoul.$758 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Thu, 19 Nov.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Incheon International on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $758, select.

Seoul.$767 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 May, returning Wed, 26 May.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 13 May, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Incheon International on Wed, 26 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $767, select.

Seoul.$784 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Thu, 10 Dec.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Incheon International on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $784, select.

Seoul.$785 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Jun, returning Sun, 18 Jul.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 25 Jun, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Incheon International on Sun, 18 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $785, select.

Seoul.$787 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Fri, 13 Nov.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Incheon International on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $787, select.

Seoul.$803 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep, returning Mon, 12 Oct.Return flight with Turkmenistan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkmenistan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound indirect flight with Turkmenistan Airlines, departs from Incheon International on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $803, select.

Seoul.$804 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Oct, returning Sun, 18 Oct.Return flight with Turkmenistan Airlines and China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with Turkmenistan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Incheon International on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $804, select.

Seoul.$811 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with Turkmenistan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkmenistan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Incheon International.Inbound indirect flight with Turkmenistan Airlines, departs from Incheon International on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $811, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Incheon International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Incheon International flights are currently cheapest in January.

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Istanbul to Incheon International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Istanbul to Seoul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Incheon International.

Gimpo International

17km from central Seoul

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from $762

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Incheon International

48km from central Seoul

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Istanbul to Seoul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$744
Cheapest month to fly	March
Average flight time	9 hrs, 52 mins
Most popular airline	Asiana Airlines
Average flights per week	36

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Incheon International: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Istanbul to Incheon International?

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Incheon International is $744. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Istanbul to Incheon International?

9 hours and 52 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Incheon International.

Which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Incheon International?

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Korean Air fly direct from Istanbul to Incheon International.

How many flights are there a week from Istanbul to Incheon International?

As of August 2026, there are 36 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Incheon International.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Incheon International?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Incheon International is usually March.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Incheon International Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Incheon International Airport on Tuesday, 2 March 2027.

Can I get a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Incheon International Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 52 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Incheon International?

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 Incheon International 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.

When is the best time to book flights to Seoul?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Seoul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Istanbul Airport to Incheon International with?

Currently, Turkmenistan Airlines and Asiana Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Incheon International.

Flying from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Incheon International Airport (ICN): what you need to know

The average time for a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Incheon International Airport is 10 hours.
Seoul is six hours ahead of Istanbul and observes the UTC+9 timezone.
You can choose from 19 weekly Istanbul Airport to Incheon International Airport flights. The 01:45 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Korean Air operates the last service of the day at 21:45.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your IST to ICN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Incheon International Airport, so jetting off to Seoul (and then discovering more of South Korea!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Turkish Airlines.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Istanbul Airport to Incheon International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between IST and ICN:
- Dubai Airport
- Beijing Capital Airport
- Kansai International (Osaka) Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)

The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Incheon International Airport flight is $406. A return plane ticket is currently $744. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book five months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IST to ICN.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Incheon International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from IST to ICN is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul Airport to Incheon International Airport.

Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near IST? If you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Incheon International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Incheon International Airport (ICN)

If you're getting in on a late Istanbul Airport to Incheon International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near ICN:
Travel at your own speed with a Incheon International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from WECAR, Hi Rent A Car or Alamo and find adventure across Seoul and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Incheon International Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.

When to fly to Incheon International Airport (ICN)

It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul Airport to Incheon International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Seoul. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Seoul is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Istanbul Airport to Incheon International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from IST to ICN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.

Explore more of South Korea

You've visited Seoul, now it's time to discover other corners of South Korea. Journey around 322 kilometres south-east to Busan to tick off its leading sights. From Gamcheon Culture Village to Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Incheon is another standout destination in South Korea and is around 56 kilometres west of Seoul. No journey is complete without experiencing INSPIRE Arena, Wangsan Beach and Seokmodo Natural Forest.