Compare fares and flight options for Istanbul — Seoul. Prices can change; check availability when searching.
A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Istanbul to Seoul, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
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Flight prices from Istanbul to Seoul are steadily rising: from November 2026 to October 2027, ticket costs increased by 27%. The sooner you book, the better the deal.
The most significant price increase was from November 2026 to August 2027 — up 41%. The best time to fly is December 2026–January 2027, when the average price is $294. In July 2027–August 2027, tickets cost around $421.
Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in December 2026–January 2027 can save you up to 30% compared to the most expensive months.
Price variation across months on this route is 14.7%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.
The minimum one-way ticket price from Istanbul to Seoul is $291 (January 2027), while the maximum is $421 (July 2027). On average, a ticket costs $348–$370.
Istanbul — Seoul
03/14/2027
Departure
Direct flight
KE956
starting at $709
Istanbul — Seoul
03/10/2027
Departure
Direct flight
KE956
starting at $712
Istanbul — Seoul
01/17/2027
Departure
Direct flight
KE956
starting at $714
Istanbul — Seoul
11/18/2026
Departure
Direct flight
KE956
starting at $717
Istanbul — Seoul
01/27/2027
Departure
Direct flight
KE956
starting at $720
Istanbul — Seoul
11/16/2026
Departure
Direct flight
KE956
starting at $721
Istanbul — Seoul
01/20/2027
Departure
Direct flight
KE956
starting at $727
Istanbul — Seoul
01/29/2027
Departure
Direct flight
KE956
starting at $728
Istanbul — Seoul
03/12/2027
Departure
Direct flight
KE956
starting at $731
Istanbul — Seoul
11/27/2026
Departure
Direct flight
KE956
starting at $738
starting at $709
starting at $749
starting at $456
starting at $303
starting at $317
starting at $319
starting at $338
starting at $353
starting at $354
starting at $374
starting at $393
starting at $401
Korean Air
Every day
starting at $709
Asiana Airlines
Tu, Th, and Sa
starting at $749
Turkish Airlines
Every day
starting at $860
The ticket selection for Istanbul — Seoul features Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Turkmenistan Airlines, SCAT, MIAT Mongolian Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, Air China, and Pegasus Airlines. It includes 12 airlines; the lowest fare found is $303.
Direct offers from Istanbul to Seoul were found for these airlines: Korean Air and Turkish Airlines: Every day; Asiana Airlines: Tu, Th, and Sa.
Weekdays and prices come from the offers found. This is not a complete schedule; availability and flight frequency can change.
The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to Seoul departs on 03/10/2027, is operated by Turkmenistan Airlines and costs $303
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Istanbul to Seoul departs on 12/08/2026, is operated by China Southern Airlines and costs $474
Fastest flight from Istanbul to Seoul takes 13h 30m
Direct offers were found for every day of the week.
The found offers from Istanbul to Seoul depart between 3:35 AM and 10:50 PM, in the origin city’s time zone. The straight-line distance between Istanbul and Seoul is 7967km.
Direct-flight weekdays and the fastest option are based on the offers found.
Duration and departure times are based on found offers, not the full schedule. Times use the origin city’s time zone.
The cheapest flight ticket from Istanbul to Seoul according to data for the last 48 hours costs $303
The lowest prices in the available monthly data for Istanbul — Seoul are in: January, March, December. Prices can change.
The shortest duration among the offers found for Istanbul — Seoul is 13 hours 30 minutes, including connections if present.
Direct flight offers from Istanbul to Seoul were found for: Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines
