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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 12:05 am and lands at 11:59 am
• Latest: departs at 11:20 pm and lands at 11:14 am.

The flight takes about 11h 54m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport takes 11h 54m, covering 4,921 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport range from $543 to $859, with an average of $664 over the past 12 months. Anything below $543 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the $664 route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $350 round-trip via Frankfurt am Main (FRA), compared to $769 for nonstop.

Korean Air is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Turkish Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport flights are:

• Korean Air: 93% on time
• Turkish Airlines: 80% on time
• Asiana Airlines: 71% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 81% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $55–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines and Asiana Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $406, which is 24% above the typical average for this route.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Flights from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Incheon Intl (ICN) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 45m.

One-stop flights from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport most commonly connect through:

• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan (UBN) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $612 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $770, a difference of $158.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Incheon Intl Airport and Istanbul Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• Korean Air
• Asiana Airlines

Flying via Shimkent (CIT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 46m, compared with 15h 50m via Tashkent Vostochny (TAS) and 16h 44m via Ashgabat (ASB).

Istanbul Airport is 6 hours behind Incheon Intl Airport (Turkey Time vs Korean Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii and Ayasofya. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport flights:

• Turkish Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Korean Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Asiana Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Korean Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Asiana Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.