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$196 Find Cheap Flights from Incheon to Istanbul

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Cheapest round-trip
$417
Overall average: $629
Etihad Airways
Tue 3/3Sun 3/8
ICN - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$693
Typical prices: $601-$873
Korean Air
Mon 12/29Wed 1/7
ICN - IST • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $637 (round-trip)
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Incheon to Istanbul

Tue, Mar 3 - Sun, Mar 8
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5:50 pm - 12:55 pm
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25h 05m1 stop
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2:00 pm - 9:55 pm
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25h 55m1 stop
$417Etihad Airways
Tue, Mar 3 - Sun, Mar 8
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5:50 pm - 12:55 pm
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2:00 pm - 9:55 pm
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25h 55m1 stop
$418Etihad Airways
Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Mar 1
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5:50 pm - 12:55 pm
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2:00 pm - 9:55 pm
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25h 55m1 stop
$430Etihad Airways
Mon, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 12
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5:50 pm - 12:55 pm
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2:00 pm - 9:55 pm
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$431Etihad Airways
Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Mar 1
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11:45 pm - 12:55 pm
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2:00 pm - 9:55 pm
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$432Etihad Airways
Mon, Jan 5 - Thu, Jan 15
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9:25 am - 6:40 am
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China Southern Logo
3:20 pm - 10:15 pm
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24h 55m1 stop
$437China Southern
Mon, May 18 - Tue, May 26
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12:05 am - 12:25 pm
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2:10 pm - 10:25 pm
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$449MIAT Mongolian
Wed, Mar 25 - Sat, Mar 28
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4:15 pm - 7:10 am
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2:10 pm - 1:55 pm
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$466China Southern
Wed, Mar 25 - Sat, Mar 28
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$467China Southern
Sat, Mar 21 - Sun, Mar 29
MIAT Mongolian Logo
11:55 pm - 2:30 pm
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2:10 pm - 12:50 pm
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$484MIAT Mongolian
Booking Insights

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 Mondays 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 $589 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $949 and $720 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 $486, 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.

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Expert advice for your flight from Incheon to Istanbul

 
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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.

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.

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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$196
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 40% 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.
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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 $196 for a one-way ticket and $417 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 $799 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 $862 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 $701 or less one-way and $926 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

Korean Air, Turkish Airlines

Korean Air, Turkish Airlines

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

Korean Air, Turkish Airlines

Korean Air, Turkish Airlines

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

 
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8.2
Asiana AirlinesOverall score based on 492 reviews
8.1Food
8.6Crew
7.7Entertainment
8.4Boarding
8.1Comfort
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The customer service was excellent. They noticed that our connecting flight was scheduled too closely for us to complete customs, so they changed the flight. Our initial flight was delayed, and they were able to get us on another flight, all without charging us any additional fees. I would fly them again anytime!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Nov 2025
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The customer service was excellent. They noticed that our connecting flight was scheduled too closely for us to complete customs, so they changed the flight. Our initial flight was delayed, and they were able to get us on another flight, all without charging us any additional fees. I would fly them again anytime!

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.

The journey was nice, all the crews were very good and services are excellent

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.

The flight from Abu Dabhi to Bangalore was terrible. The plane was an order model with no onboard entertainment. The beverage selection were very limited.

excellent, staff and boarding were all seamless and no issues, thank you!

My baggage was not boarded and is still missing. I was only carring one piece of luggage and that is misplaced now I am stuck at mumbai without luggage. I had an onward journey from here

We booked a business class ticket via Underpricer. Somehow they screwed up our ticket from Abu Dhabi to Ahmedabad. We will be hesitant to book again with them.

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

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.

flight was full and folks coming from Dubai all wear this strong perfume (OUD) which is annoying. Also, not sure why but these fools all stand up and get ready to bail once the plane stops. they seem to all run for the door which is funny AF. Plane was a 2 4 2 configuration and kind of an older plane with USB connection. Food wasn't that great either. Not sure i'd take this airline again since i have no plans on going to Istanbul again. Emirates is definitely better if you want to go from US to DXB,

I had ordered gluten free vegetarian but I got chicken instead. I wasn’t able to eat the meal. It’s hard not having food to eat when it’s an international flight. I don’t want to complain but when it’s a 14 hours flight. It would be nice to have something to eat.

Amazing service on board in business class. The lounges are also great. The inflight entertainment could do with a larger selection and the food choices more but overall, very pleased.

Horrible, hated every part of it. They do not have business class- just tried to make one row. Boarding was a mess- felt like hungry people fighting for food. Will never ever travel in Indigo

Overall it was good. Food was bad. I ordered gluten free vegetarian meal. But I got gluten free chicken for my long flight from Seattle to Istanbul. I don’t eat any kind of meat. Second meal I got eggplant with meat which I couldn’t eat. I don’t understand why we can’t get gluten free vegetarian meal for a 12 hour flight. I eat the bread and that was it.

So boarding is a little slow when you fly 787 but on the 777 the business class had its own entrance. The entertainment can be a little bit more up to date Other than that it was a great experience food and service was great

I paid $150 to upgrade to this seat. My exit row seat had ample leg room BUT the collapsable table was broken so my food tray and drinks slid over to my lap, the screen malfunctioned.

As a big guy the seats are way too small for me. Would prefer more comfortable seats on these long haul flights.

Very bad this airline changes my schedule date of travel and get me stranded in Istanbul for three days, paid for only one day hotel accommodation with only one breakfast and i had to pay for lunches ,and dinners and hotel accommodations for the two and half days

Bad confort, bad seat take advantage of the political conflict to double the price

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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