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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Seattle to Istanbul:

• Earliest: departs at 7:05 pm and lands at 6:57 am
• Latest: departs at 8:05 pm and lands at 7:57 am.

The flight takes about 11h 52m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Seattle to Istanbul:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Seattle to Istanbul takes 11h 52m, covering 6,071 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 Seattle to Istanbul range from $751 to $1,178, with an average of $956 over the past 12 months. Anything below $751 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the $956 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $503 round-trip via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF), compared to $1,019 for nonstop.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Seattle to Istanbul flights. 81% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $52–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Seattle to Istanbul flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Since Istanbul is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Istanbul Airport (IST) — daily rates from around $10:

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

Near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) — daily rates from around $12:

• Avec Car Rental
• CIRCULAR
• Final Rentals
• Autounion Car Rental
• ESSENCE CAR RENTAL

Flights from Seattle to Istanbul usually depart from Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and may arrive at several airports in Istanbul area, including Istanbul (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Seattle to Istanbul route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 21m.

One-stop flights from Seattle to Istanbul most commonly connect through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 18% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 15% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Seattle to Istanbul. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $893 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,011, a difference of $118.

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

Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Seattle and Istanbul.

Flying via Dublin (DUB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 01m, compared with 17h 15m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 17h 47m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Istanbul is 10 hours ahead of Seattle (Turkey Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

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

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

Yes. SEA has had a people-mover system or shuttle, since the 1970s. It can be boarded from many points throughout the airport and used to travel between concourses. SEA has one terminal, but it is divided into several concourses, so some walking is still required.

Hotels can be reached from IST by bus or taxi. Taxi stands are located right outside the arrival hall. For hotels in the city center, the bus ride takes about an hour and 45 minutes.

Yes, currency exchange booths are located in the terminal before and after security. Several ATMs also offer international banking services for cash withdrawals.

SEA has two Interfaith Prayer and Meditation Rooms for prayer, meditation, worship or reflection. One is at the SEA Underground A Station in the long hallway near the elevators. The other is on Level 3 above Gate C3.