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Cheap Flights from Seattle to Istanbul (SEA-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Seattle 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 Seattle to Istanbul

Wed, Dec 3 - Fri, Dec 12
Icelandair Logo
2:35 pm - 11:55 pmSEA-IST
22h 20m1 stop
Icelandair Logo
12:25 pm - 5:00 pmIST-SEA
15h 35m1 stop
$591Icelandair
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Thu, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 27
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7:00 pm - 12:30 amSEA-SAW
19h 30m2 stops
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8:35 am - 8:40 pmSAW-SEA
22h 05m2 stops
Tue, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 17
British Airways Logo
1:25 pm - 1:00 amSEA-IST
24h 35m1 stop
British Airways Logo
6:40 pm - 11:30 amIST-SEA
27h 50m1 stop
$715British Airways
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Tue, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 17
British Airways Logo
1:25 pm - 5:45 pmSEA-IST
17h 20m1 stop
British Airways Logo
6:40 pm - 11:30 amIST-SEA
27h 50m1 stop
$716British Airways
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 19
American Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 12:30 amSEA-IST
18h 40m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 4:55 pmIST-SEA
20h 20m1 stop
$722American Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Fri, Dec 12
American Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 5:25 pmSEA-IST
18h 40m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 11:15 pmIST-SEA
26h 05m2 stops
$740American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 17
KLM Logo
11:45 am - 4:55 pmSEA-IST
18h 10m2 stops
KLM Logo
5:10 am - 8:50 pmIST-SEA
26h 40m2 stops
$753KLM
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Tue, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 17
KLM Logo
11:45 am - 4:55 pmSEA-IST
18h 10m2 stops
KLM Logo
5:10 am - 4:35 pmIST-SEA
22h 25m2 stops
$755KLM
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Tue, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 16
Qatar Airways Logo
4:30 pm - 12:10 pmSEA-SAW
33h 40m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
8:05 pm - 12:45 pmSAW-SEA
26h 40m1 stop
$874Qatar Airways
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Tue, Sep 2 - Thu, Sep 11
Qatar Airways Logo
4:30 pm - 6:45 pmSEA-SAW
40h 15m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
8:05 pm - 12:45 pmSAW-SEA
26h 40m1 stop
$878Qatar Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Seattle to Istanbul flights

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

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Planning a trip from Seattle to Istanbul? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What is the cheapest Seattle to Istanbul flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Seattle to Istanbul.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Seattle to Istanbul cost $673 and was between Seattle (SEA) and Istanbul Airport (IST). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $673.

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Istanbul on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Seattle, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Istanbul?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Seattle to Istanbul, 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 Seattle to Istanbul is February, where tickets cost $973 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,391 and $1,343 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Seattle to Istanbul?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Seattle to Istanbul, 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 Seattle to Istanbul, you should book around 8 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight$244
Flight from Seattle to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Seattle to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Seattle to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Seattle to Istanbul

  • Where is there for me to relax at the Sea-Tac Airport (SEA)?

    You can practice yoga, pray or do some reading in the airport's interfaith prayer and meditation room. In addition to a quiet space, there is a desk for reading and journaling. This room is on the train level near the A gates. If you really want to unwind, you can enjoy a spa service at the Terminal Getaway Spa in Concourse A. In addition to a massage, you can get a facial or eyebrow wax.

  • How can I get to my hotel from the Istanbul Airport (IST)?

    You'll have the option of taking the bus or hailing a taxi to get from the airport to your hotel. Taxi stands are located right outside of the arrival hall. If you're staying in the city center, it will take about an hour by taxi and about an hour and a half by bus.

  • Does the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) have a people-mover system?

    Sea-Tac Airport made the top 10 list of the largest airports in the United States. This means that you will have to do a little walking to get around. Luckily, the airport has had a people-mover system or shuttle since the 1970s. Passengers can catch the shuttle from many places in the airport and can take it from one concourse to another. Although this airport only has one terminal, this terminal is divided into many concourses.

  • Can I exchange my US dollars for the Turkish Lira at the Istanbul Airport (IST)?

    Yes, you can. There are numerous currency exchange booths at the airport. You'll find them in both the international and domestic terminals before and after security. If you need to withdraw funds for your trip, there are several ATM machines that offer international banking services.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Seattle to Istanbul?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Seattle to Istanbul was $244 for a one-way ticket and $591 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Seattle and on arrival in Istanbul.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Seattle to Istanbul?

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Seattle 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 Seattle to Istanbul.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle with another airline.

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

  • You can quite easily book a nonstop flight from Seattle (SEA) to Istanbul (IST). However, in many cases, you'll have a layover in either Frankfurt, San Francisco, or Los Angeles.
  • While you're at the Istanbul Airport (IST), you'll be able to dine at an American restaurant. There is a Burger King, a Carl's Jr., and a Popeyes Chicken in the food court. There are food courts in both the departure and arrival halls.
  • For convenience, you can take the light rail directly to the Sea-Tac Airport (SEA) and avoid paying for parking. You can catch the rail from downtown Seattle. On board the train, there is arrival/departure flight information, restrooms, and ample room for luggage. It is just a 40min ride.
  • Clear signage makes it easy for you to get from one gate to another at the Istanbul Airport (IST). Although it is a big airport and there is no train or people-mover system, you can get around pretty fast using its moving walkways.
  • While you're waiting on your plane to leave the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), you can grab a bite to eat. If you're looking to try something different, you can visit the Africa lounge near Gate A-4. Here you can experience food, drink, artwork, and entertainment from many African cultures.

Prefer to fly direct from Seattle to Istanbul?

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

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Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Istanbul

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Istanbul to Seattle/Tacoma Intl

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Seattle to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Seattle 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Seattle to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 7951 reviews
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.9Entertainment
7.3Food
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Very late arrival at PWM. Late jet getting to ATL. Equipment problem with aircraft - could not get enough water onto plane., Another delay getting FAA approval for flight with bottled H2O. Not the crew’s problem.

4.0 OkayJames, Jul 2025MSN - ATL
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Very late arrival at PWM. Late jet getting to ATL. Equipment problem with aircraft - could not get enough water onto plane., Another delay getting FAA approval for flight with bottled H2O. Not the crew’s problem.

Everything was fine except the entertainment was not working for half of the flight.

Easy boarding with an extremely kind attendant. Seats were spacious and we had 3 seats for 2 people so we could stretch out. Comfortable air flow and very attentive and hospital attendants. Bathrooms and food were the only negative. Bathrooms were so small you could hardly get in and close the door. I don’t think an obese person would fit or a person with a movement disability. Food was the trending food for flights, nonexistent. We spent $40 getting sandwich and snack at airport for our 6 hour flught.

At first, we were on the runway for about an hour, literally. The Captain did explain that the Control Tower just had a change shift (sounds like an unrealistic excuse) and then that we had to change a runway. A regular economy seat is made for 12 yo twiggy. I understand Delta wants to push for an upgrade, but after sitting in a Comfort seat and in First class. I would say First class is not worthy of my money. The landing was delayed because of the weather in NYC, I don't hold that against Delta, of course. The Captain did alert us to that upon takeoff in Vegas and again as we reached NY.

No one fussed at me about my pap machine as a 3rd pice on the plane. Boarding was pleasant and smooth. The boarding agent in Anchorage was a fun character- he could be in a movie. :~) The on-board crew were downright pleasant. No militant attitudes on Delta. Like all planes these days the seats are too narrow for standard Americans and at 5’2” there is barely enough leg room. I don’t know how tall people fold themselves into the seats. But that’s nothing specific to Delta

Great. Very smooth. Plenty of information. However, wish they would give out a menu in advance of making a dinner choice like other international airlines. The flight attendant says chicken or pasta and there are details about ingredients or spices requiring the passenger to ask which requires the flight attendant to answer many times. So easy to solve this problem. P

I'm a tall guy and even the seats with more leg room were not as comfortable as I had hoped.

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

My flight was extremely cold. I had a jacket and a cover was left in each seat. The cover was extremely thin and I have a disability, fibromyalgia and arthrithis and AC air is the worst. I closed my vent and my husbands vent and it still was frigid. I asked the attendant if I could get another cover and she quickly almost dismissively and totally unconcerned stating, (I quote) (one per chair) and walked off so quickly that I didn't get a chance to explain to her that I literally have adisability. I didnt want to make a seen so I set on that flight for over 5 hours in pain, joints locking up and extremely uncomfortable. When my fibromyalgia flares up my joints not only ache but they will lock up also and it takes me days to get back to my regular self even though I take medication for it. I felt like it would not have hurt anyone at all for her to just give me an extra cover because I'm sure they have all types of medical issues in people that fly every day.

After all the weather issues at least they got me to my destination the next day

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

Transfer at Amsterdam airport is very convenient and the airport is easy to navigate. Boarding was also quick and easy. Cabin crew were excellent and the meals were good, although lacking in options.

Overall very positive. Boarding was quick and organized. Cabin was clean and seats were reasonably comfortable. Cabin crew was excellent and the meals provided were also of good quality

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

The 2 agents on the check in counter were super nice , helpful and very polite. Boarding was like a 1 2 3, I would recommend Turkish airlines for your next trip.

flight with heavy turbulence old boeing 777 rest wasnt clean dashboard doesn’t work

Light and recline did not work on my seat. Very uncomfortable and could not read in the dark

Bad experience; they are not good anymore. They charge too much for luggage seat are so uncomfortable, Flight delays which may miss your next flight, they don’t care if you miss the flight or not. Zero customer services for front desk representatives Istanbul's airport I’m not using this airline any more.

I’ve been traveling for 20 years. I tried Turkish airline for the first time horrible horrible service and it would be my last time even if I get offer for a free ticket, I will not accept it. They have races and the worst Flight attendant

It wasn't good. I didn’t understand. They changed 320 dollars for 2 luggage. My ticket was regular and I paid almost 1200.00 dollars. Why they did charge? I want my money back.. thanks Yılmaz polat

Very punctual, the onboard staff was friendly and correct, the flight was fortunately very calm, the toilets were clean, in short, an excellent experience Thanks

Ordered Vegan meal - it was ok, but not exceptional. Seat ok row 39 middle section aisle. Nearly full flight - crew was busy but they did the best they could. There was a USB A port at the seat. I listened to my own music and only looked at flight information. One nice thing was the connection information was made available in the screen.

Very nice and friendly crew. Boarding system can be improved.

The Etickets had been changed (Why?) without notice ; Hence, that caused troubles when checking in. Not until I contacted my ticket agent and was given correct Etickets could I then check in.

We were charged for luggage, and our ticket was with Lufthansa and was supposed to include luggage fees. So our experience was a bit bad. Also, the flight was about 45 minutes late arriving.

Flight was great only departure was delayed to saome ground crew issues

It was freezing. I asked crew member for a blanket and was told it might be in front of plane but I never got one. I turned off all the vents but still froze.

Cheapest airlines I have ever been on. I got downgraded and never got on united. I got rerouted through Vancouver onto jetwesf

Flight was 1.5 hours late to depart so changed flights to Swiss Air.

The United Airlines crew that operated this flight was subpar. They didn’t

Very small and uncomfortable seats, Hard to hear entertainment system sound. Horrible food. Staff doesn't care much about the passengers. 2nd time they didn't give me my vegetarian meal. They asked me regular food with meat. The airline and staff was from United airlines.

Checkin took along timen only.few angents available at.checkin desk. Customer support over phone no existence

At baggage claim, I was given the wrong printed ticket. The ticket belonged to another passenger for a different flight — to Zurich instead of Frankfurt (layover). I was even allowed to pass security, and when I asked the Lufthansa employee if I was on the correct flight, and why it was changed. The employee said everything was correct and I should board. When I got on the plane, there was someone in my seat, and the crew on the plane finally realized that I was on the wrong plane. When I got off the plane, nobody was willing to help, and the security refused to provide my original printed ticket. That was until I showed them that I took a photo of the ticket; once they realized I had photographic evidence, they were suddenly ready to help me. The Lufthansa employee began communicating with other airlines and found a flight that would take me to my destination via Polish Airlines. I was required to once again go through security, re-check my bag, and once again pay for my checked bag and weight overage fees. This experience was incredibly stressful and very frustrating, as you can imagine. A Lufthansa employee told me I would be eligible for a refund. Please tell me what steps I need to take in order to make that happen. Thank you!

The row of seats were so cramped it was difficult to get in and out of your seat. I even upgraded. A long flight and sad accommodations 😵‍💫 the shorter flight was very comfortable and the seating was spacious

Very crowded, no real explanation of food "chicken or pasta?" After dinner no drinks service. Plane was clean, but little help with finding soaces fir luggage to get into overhead bins. Many passengers putting 2 bags, hats, duty free in overhead bins so no space for roll ons

The airline was efficient and accommodating to work with though there was a delay. Appreciate the service and smooth experience!

Flight was good but seat in 12D was not comfortable, better on the Airbus 321 from Tampa to Charlotte. No breakfast was served before landing in zLonfon only a coffee and orange juice.

I was transferred to an American Airlines flight. The boarding was late and unorganized. The seating was extremely tight and uncomfortable. Will not use AA again.

The entertainment selection was ok, but overall not bad! The crew was great.

Good crew and boarding process. Horrible food and one of the most uncomfortable aircraft seats I have ever sat in. The cabin temperature was warm which made it hard for my family to sleep.

bad, made it to connecting flight and they didnt let me board

We were never able to take this flight because our first flight from Austin to Dallas was cancelled.

Our flight was cancelled on Sunday morning. We were supposed to take a short flight to Dallas from Austin, then a nonstop to Barcelona. We were rerouted from Austin to Miami on American Airlines due to storms we sat at the gate for 2 1/2 hours, pilot announced we needed fuel. In air pilot said we were rerouted to Fort Myers 30 minutes from Zmiami. Sat on tarmac waiting for a gate. Deplaned at 10:09. Pilot gave conflicting info about what to do. Missed Miami flight to Barcelona. Pilot announced crew was timed out and we would have to wait for a new crew. Waited a couple of hours. Got to Miami at 2:30 am. Gate agents at Fort Myers told us to go to D30 for hotel vouchers. No one was there. So we slept a little on the floor. Husband is 80 and I am 74. Rerouted to JFK at 9:54 am on Monday, then flight to Barcelona at 5 pm. We arrived in Barcelona a day late and missed the first night of our Oceania Marina cruise. We feel that we are due a lot of compensation for this trip from hell.

The check-in of my luggage was terrible. When purchased my tickets, one luggage and one carry-on was part of the fight. My flight was switched from British to American Airline. During check-in of luggage at the airport, I was denied and had to pay extra $75. How do I get reimbursed for this extra luggage payment?

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