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Flight deals from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Istanbul Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $915. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.$800 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Sep, returning Sun, 27 Sep.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $800, select.
Istanbul.$850 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Aug, returning Sat, 12 Sep.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sat, 15 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $850, select.
Istanbul.$850 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $850, select.
Istanbul.$915 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Apr, returning Thu, 16 Apr.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $915, select.
Istanbul.$917 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Apr, returning Wed, 6 May.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $917, select.
Istanbul.$993 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May, returning Wed, 13 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $993, select.
Istanbul.$1,024 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar, returning Mon, 27 Apr.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,024, select.
Istanbul.$1,026 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Jun, returning Fri, 4 Sep.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Fri, 5 Jun, 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 $1,026, select.
Istanbul.$1,055 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug, returning Wed, 19 Aug.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,055, select.
Istanbul.$1,134 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr, returning Fri, 5 Jun.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,134, select.
Istanbul.$1,139 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul, returning Wed, 22 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,139, select.
Istanbul.$1,147 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 $1,147, select.
Istanbul.$1,152 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 May, returning Fri, 5 Jun.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sun, 31 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,152, select.
Istanbul.$1,186 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Apr, returning Thu, 23 Apr.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,186, select.
Istanbul.$1,186 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr, returning Fri, 5 Jun.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,186, select.
Istanbul.$1,186 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Thu, 14 May.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 14 May, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,186, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Seattle / Tacoma International to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Seattle / Tacoma International to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in September.
Mar
from $1,315
Apr
from $915
May
from $993
Jun
from $1,267
Jul
from $1,139
Aug
from $1,055
Sep
from $800
Oct
from $1,273
Nov
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Dec
from $1,896
Jan
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Feb
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Seattle / Tacoma International to Istanbul: Alternative routes

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Seattle to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$800
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time11 hrs, 48 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week10

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Finding cheap flights from Seattle / Tacoma International to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Seattle / Tacoma International to Istanbul is $800. 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 / Tacoma International to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines flies direct from Seattle / Tacoma International to Istanbul.
As of March 2026, there are 10 flights per week flying from Seattle / Tacoma International to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Seattle / Tacoma International to Istanbul is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Istanbul Airport on Sunday, 20 September 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.
Currently, Scandinavian Airlines and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Travelling from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 12 hours.

  • Istanbul is ten hours ahead of Seattle and follows the UTC+3 timezone.

  • Flights from SEA to IST start from 12:15 — the earliest with Turkish Airlines. The latest departure is at 20:00 with Turkish Airlines. Overall, there are 12 weekly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SEA to IST flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.

  • During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.

  • Travelling to Istanbul (and then exploring more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a snap with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

  • The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Turkish Airlines.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SEA and IST include:

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • Frankfurt Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight is $649. A return ticket is currently $800. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • Book seven months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SEA to IST.

  • June is the cheapest month for flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from SEA to IST is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

Handy information about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that take off from SEA land on time.

  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes when using public transport.

  • Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near SEA. Whether you're taking an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:

Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IST instead:

  • Travel at your own pace with an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and discover more of Istanbul and beyond.

  • Booking your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport to central Istanbul has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.

  • It takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Istanbul. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in February.

  • Lock in your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for August if you want to explore Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SEA to IST around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Istanbul has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.

  • Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Start your sightseeing at Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.

Plan the rest of your trip from Seattle to Istanbul

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