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Cheap Flights from Incheon to Istanbul (ICN-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Incheon to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Incheon to Istanbul

Mon, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 17
China Eastern Logo
2:20 pm - 7:00 amICN-IST
22h 40m2 stops
China Eastern Logo
1:35 pm - 11:55 amIST-ICN
16h 20m1 stop
$405China Eastern
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Tue, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 30
China Eastern Logo
4:20 pm - 8:10 amICN-IST
21h 50m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
1:35 pm - 11:55 amIST-ICN
16h 20m1 stop
$417China Eastern
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Fri, Dec 12 - Fri, Dec 19
Asiana Airlines Logo
9:35 am - 3:45 pmICN-IST
12h 10mnonstop
Asiana Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 9:35 amIST-ICN
10h 15mnonstop
$462Asiana Airlines
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Wed, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 23
MIAT Mongolian Logo
1:20 pm - 2:30 pmICN-IST
31h 10m1 stop
MIAT Mongolian Logo
4:20 pm - 12:05 pmIST-ICN
13h 45m1 stop
$484MIAT Mongolian
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Sat, Mar 14 - Thu, Mar 26
MIAT Mongolian Logo
1:20 pm - 2:30 pmICN-IST
31h 10m1 stop
MIAT Mongolian Logo
4:20 pm - 10:40 pmIST-ICN
24h 20m1 stop
$494MIAT Mongolian
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Sun, Nov 23 - Sun, Nov 30
Etihad Airways Logo
11:45 pm - 12:55 pmICN-IST
19h 10m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
7:30 am - 10:45 amIST-ICN
21h 15m1 stop
$520Etihad Airways
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Mon, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 20
Etihad Airways Logo
11:45 pm - 6:45 pmICN-IST
25h 00m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
7:50 pm - 9:55 pmIST-ICN
20h 05m1 stop
$537Etihad Airways
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Wed, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 23
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:45 am - 4:40 pmICN-IST
11h 55mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:10 pm - 9:05 amIST-ICN
9h 55mnonstop
$546Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 17
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:10 am - 5:55 amICN-IST
11h 45mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:15 am - 6:20 pmIST-ICN
10h 05mnonstop
$547Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 24
Emirates Logo
10:20 pm - 5:40 pmICN-IST
25h 20m1 stop
Emirates Logo
1:55 am - 6:10 pmIST-ICN
34h 15m1 stop
$604Emirates
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AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Asiana's Economy Smartium adds 4 inches of legroom.
Turkish Airlines' business class features lie-flat seats.
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China Eastern
Cheapest • from $405 (round-trip)
Asiana Airlines
Best reviews • 8.2 score
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 16% price drop
October
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Cheapest round-trip
$405
Overall average: $636
China Eastern
Mon 12/8Wed 12/17
ICN - IST • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$462
Typical prices: $627-$826
Asiana Airlines
Fri 12/12Fri 12/19
ICN - IST • Non-stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Incheon to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Incheon to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Incheon to Istanbul?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Incheon to Istanbul, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Istanbul, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport is January, where tickets cost $563 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $922 and $737 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $580, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Incheon to Istanbul

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines' business class includes lie-flat seats, free Wi-Fi up to 1GB, and extensive meal service.


Turkish Airlines offers free stopover programs: city tours for 6-24 hour layovers, hotel for 20+ hours.

Asiana Airlines

Asiana's Economy Smartium offers 4 inches extra legroom, priority boarding, and Seoul lounge access.


Asiana's A350s provide inflight Wi-Fi for a fee; ensure mobile is in flight mode to avoid charges.

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Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$231
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 36% increase in price.
Flight from Incheon to Istanbul

When to book flights from Incheon to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Incheon to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Incheon to Istanbul flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport was $231 for a one-way ticket and $405 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Incheon and Istanbul?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Istanbul from Incheon.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Incheon to Istanbul?

    Asiana Airlines, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Incheon to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Incheon to Istanbul?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Incheon to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Incheon to Istanbul?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Incheon and Istanbul, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Incheon to Istanbul?

    There are nonstop flights from Incheon to Istanbul on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Incheon to Istanbul, Korean Air or Asiana Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Incheon to Istanbul are Korean Air and Asiana Airlines. With an average price for the route of $770 and an overall rating of 8.4, Korean Air is the most popular choice. Asiana Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $887 and an overall rating of 8.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Incheon to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Incheon to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Incheon to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Incheon is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Incheon to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Incheon with another airline. Booking your flights between Incheon and IST can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Incheon to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Incheon up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $903 or less one-way and $384 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Incheon to Istanbul?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Incheon Intl to Istanbul.
Find which airlines fly direct from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Incheon Intl to Istanbul

Monday

Korean Air, Turkish Airlines

Korean Air, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Korean Air, Turkish Airlines

Korean Air, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Friday

Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines

Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Saturday

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Incheon Intl

Monday

Korean Air, Turkish Airlines

Korean Air, Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Korean Air, Turkish Airlines

Korean Air, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Friday

Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines

Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Saturday

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Incheon to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Incheon to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.2
Asiana AirlinesOverall score based on 483 reviews
8.1Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.1Food
8.4Boarding
8.6Crew
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Better screens, it would have been nice to have more comfortable seats.

8.0 ExcellentYony, Aug 2025JFK - MNL
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Better screens, it would have been nice to have more comfortable seats.

2nd major delay due to maintenance issues. 1st delay missed my connecting flight.

Very clean ,flight attendants very professional,nice , Boarding was very easy

The aircraft was massive (A-380) and became crowded with 400+ passengers on board.

Love flying Asiana. Been using it for over a decade now.

Coming back to America was a peaceful flight everyone and everything was perfect

I had a bad experience coming from America to Thailand. On my connecting flight my check in suitcase was not put on the departing aircraft, I received my suitcase 24 hours after arriving in Bangkok and when I open my luggage my hand swelled up. The next morning when I put on an outfit from my suitcase my face swelled up and became numb. My entire vacation was ruined it seems that some kind of chemical was sprayed into suitcase and ruined my clothes and got me sick. The staff at my hotel called the airline and spoke to someone and they told me to file a complaint and gave my a website to do so. I did not file a complaint I felt like it would have fell on death ears. I had to throw away my brand new vacation clothes and suitcase and I had the worst vacation ever due to this happening to me.

The staff was courteous and the flight was very smooth. It was so nice to see the captain greeting the passengers at the end of the flights.

The beefsteak on the lunch menu was excellent! I usually do not eat airplane food. I loved it.

Flight was too cold. I wore a regular cotton tee and it wasn’t enough. It was a night time flight so I would have thought a blanket would be provided to passengers. A 4 hour flight and no options for a meal? I flew Asiana the next day from Seoul to Manilla. Same duration, 4 hours. They give everyone a pillow and blanket and serve a meal. Why is United so cheap and holding back meals and amenities? Also, they promote too much gay stuff and DEI in their advertisements. Please be mindful of other beliefs and don’t shove your gay ideology down my throat.

Super flight. On time departure and arrival. Very good service. Luggage arrival at DXB was a little delayed but you can’t have everything the very best :)

The food options were excellent for Economy. It was difficult to find the lounge after clearing security and boarding was clunky

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

Sadly I couldn't get the food I requested as it was out. Also, if you don't want to be woken up make sure the crew knows it. My wife was woken on every service.

Three meals on a single flight is disgusting. Even if I reject them all, sleeping is impossible and all that food (especially wasted food) is just antithetical to a pleasant flight experience. People were chucking multiple abandoned trays on the floor in front of my seat.

The queue for checking for economy passengers was enormous! Only one desk open for economy faith s queue a mile long, whilst business and first class desks empty and unemployed. Will seriously consider changing to another next trip. Disappointed customer.

Delayed and missed connecting flight. But Emirates took care until next day flight. Thank you

Very pleasant.The crews are very nice.Food were excellent.

Over - amazing. The aircraft is somewhat old on this route.

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

Will never book any flight from Kayak and will never travel ithad airline

Same problem place in the middle so small Im 1,85 m so not good 👍

Stewardess was attentive and was actively roamin to check the passengers on the biz class

It was worst flight ever of 26h. Poor service and seating. Flight from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad service and seating was worst ever. No tv extra.

i was not allowed to use lounge, although i had business class ticket, and nobody told me my ticket was not eligible to use lounge

The check-in has been the very best so far I didn't get to use my priority access which made me feel like a paid a higher price with no benefit for that I loved the food Very tasty and hot The staff friendliness, empathy could be better as it was not linear amongst the whole crew Otherwise, no complaints. I'd still fly again via Etihad Great prices despite the long 6h of waiting time

Surprised at the lower quality of seats on the Boeing 777 in Business Class. Seats are tight and the whole Business class section is jam packed with seats. It doesn’t feel like Business Class at all. Also the way the tray tables are placed with a huge bulky solid metal hinge at knee level makes it so uncomfortable and always anxious that one will accidentally bang their knee on it. Quality of amenities has also declined. Over priced tickets with diminished quality of the entire experience.

It was OK as the seat which we paid for doesn’t have any window. We paid $120 for 3 seats but it’s for nothing. Crew could not help. None of the ports worked so all our phones went dry

A380 First Class Apartments were phenomenal. Comfortable bed and matress cover, superior vegetarian five course meal, shower, small business lounge and plenty of exercise walking around the aircraft.

Etihad seems to have a very strict luggage enforcement. I am a very light passenger compared to other passengers which are mainly heavier. I do not understood why airlines enforce the weight restriction so strictly. I was overweight luggage of 1.5kg, but am probably 10+kg lighter than the average passenger. Other airlines are far more accommodating. Poor customer service as far as I am concerned. If weight is such an important issue to an airline they should charge passengers by total amount of body weight plus luggage. To me just ridiculous.

My flight was canceled 1 minute before boarding. The customer service was owful, no one could tell us what was going happened. I spent 30hrs instead of 15 from Washington DC to Brussels. No apologie or help

Boeing 777 is a bad choice for a such a long flight.

It was great! Great value for the price I paid. Great crew and great food in business class

Everything was so smooth. It could be just a better temperature in the plane; it was a little cold.

Turkish Airlines will be my first choice to fly in the future.

On the Boeing 777-300 aircraft there is no personalized climate control for passengers. Every time I've ever flown on this type of airplane I've been uncomfortably warm. For shorter flights (less than 5 hours) this isn't a big deal, but on longer flights where a nap is required to stay comfortable it turns into a nightmare. I love turkish airlines, but I really fo hope they upgrade their fleet. I've flown turkish air once on a newer model and had a fantastic time, so I think its the plane more than the airline.

This is my 2nd time with the Turkish airline. Would definitely recommend. In stability we connected to Indiago would not recommend, very cramped seating. No inflight entertainment..service was inferior.

Staff friendly. Business class but issue with flat bed. Incoming Turkish flight delayed. Made connection due to fast buggy but luggage did not make it. Confusion at Delhi airport

I wouldn't know what the flight was like. AI canceled my flight reservation!! There's no way to speak to an actual human to fix the issue! NEVER AGAIN! ALWAYS BOOK YOUR FLIGHT DIRECTLY WITH THE AIRLINE NEVER GO THROUGH KAYAK OR JUSTFLY.COM!!

I really enjoyed the food, only bad part on one of my flights my screen was a bit buggy but it wasn't a big deal it was one of their older planes so I understand that happens

Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

The only personel that smiled at all were the flights attendants. Desk agents, lounge people none of them had a smile or even a hello. They were like dealing with dead fish. Again flight attendants were good. All other personnel looked like they didn’t want to be there or help.

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

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