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$459+ Cheap flights from Seattle (SEA) to Istanbul

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SEA — IST
Mar 18 — Mar 251
Tue 3/18
Tue 3/25
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Istanbul are usually found in February or March, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Seattle to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Seattle (SEA) to Istanbul (TR5). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$756
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$462
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$977
From Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Istanbul
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Cheapest flights from Seattle to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Seattle to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 13, 2025.

This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/26:50 pmSEA - SAW
1 stop32h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 12/93:50 pmSAW - SEA
1 stop36h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/12$756
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/47:00 pmSEA - IST
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/184:35 amIST - SEA
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$756
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/306:10 pmSEA - SAW
1 stop16h 55mKLM
Sun 4/612:40 pmSAW - SEA
1 stop37h 20mKLM
Deal found 3/12$769
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/306:40 pmSEA - IST
1 stop22h 45mKLM
Sun 4/65:05 pmIST - SEA
1 stop32h 55mKLM
Deal found 3/12$778
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/28:15 amSEA - IST
2 stops27h 05mLufthansa
Wed 4/96:10 amIST - SEA
2 stops20h 49mLufthansa
Deal found 3/12$791
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/22:15 pmSEA - IST
1 stop16h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/96:10 amIST - SEA
3 stops25h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$801
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/86:00 amSEA - SAW
3 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1511:00 amSAW - SEA
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$840
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/308:20 pmSEA - IST
2 stops21h 05mAir France
Sun 4/64:20 amIST - SEA
2 stops45h 25mAir France
Deal found 3/12$847
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/211:50 amSEA - IST
2 stops29h 35mDelta
Wed 4/94:20 amIST - SEA
1 stop16h 55mDelta
Deal found 3/13$888
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/258:00 pmSEA - IST
Nonstop12h 00mTurkish Airlines
Fri 4/252:55 pmIST - SEA
Nonstop12h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/12$903
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/244:30 pmSEA - SAW
1 stop40h 15mQatar Airways
Sun 5/48:05 pmSAW - SEA
1 stop26h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/12$920
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/244:30 pmSEA - IST
1 stop40h 05mQatar Airways
Sun 5/48:05 pmIST - SEA
1 stop26h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/12$926

Find flights from Seattle to Istanbul within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Seattle to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 13, 2025.

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Seattle

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 5/4

7:00 pm-3:50 am

2 stops22h 50m

Istanbul

Sun 5/18

4:35 am-8:40 pm

2 stops26h 05m

$756

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - SAW

SEASAW

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 3/30

6:10 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop16h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 4/7

8:50 am-4:00 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$769

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 3/30

6:40 pm-3:25 am

1 stop22h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 4/6

5:05 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop32h 55m

$778

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 4/2

8:15 am-9:20 pm

2 stops27h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 4/9

6:10 am-4:59 pm

2 stops20h 49m

$791

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 4/2

2:15 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 4/9

6:10 am-9:15 pm

3 stops25h 05m

$801

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - SAW

SEASAW

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 4/8

6:00 am-6:20 pm

3 stops26h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 4/15

11:00 am-12:25 pm

2 stops35h 25m

$840

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 3/30

8:20 pm-3:25 am

2 stops21h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 4/6

4:20 am-3:45 pm

2 stops45h 25m

$847

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 4/2

11:50 am-3:25 am

2 stops29h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 4/9

4:20 am-11:15 am

1 stop16h 55m

$888

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 3/25

8:00 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

Istanbul

Fri 4/25

2:55 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop12h 20m

$903

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - SAW

SEASAW

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 4/24

4:30 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop40h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 5/4

8:05 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$920

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Best time to book a flight from Seattle to Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights from Seattle to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Seattle to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Seattle to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on March 7, 2025.

Booking 72 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Seattle to Istanbul. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Seattle to Istanbul?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Seattle to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SEA to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Seattle to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 13, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Seattle to Istanbul is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Seattle to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on March 9, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Seattle to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Seattle to Istanbul

Explore weekly flight availability from Seattle to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 13, 2025.

The most flights from SEA to TR5 are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated March 13, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Seattle to Istanbul, such as Emirates, Delta and KLM. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Delta
8.0
Very good
7,947 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,320 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,541 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,424 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Seattle to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Seattle to Istanbul?

    For a flight from Seattle to Istanbul, you will be flying from Seattle/Tacoma Intl. Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) is just 11.4 mi from the center of the city. Seattle/Tacoma Intl is the only Seattle airport and it handles 2 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. 9 airlines have flights to Istanbul from Seattle/Tacoma Intl on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Seattle to Istanbul round-trip?

    KLM, at $769, was found to be the cheapest airline from Seattle to Istanbul.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Air France. KLM is currently priced 32% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Seattle to Istanbul one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $490. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Etihad Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Seattle to Istanbul for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Seattle to Istanbul?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $486. While the most popular route (Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Istanbul) can be booked for $683 on average our data indicates $2,173 when flying from Seattle to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Seattle to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Seattle to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Seattle to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Seattle to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Seattle to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Seattle to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Seattle to Istanbul?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Seattle to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Seattle to Istanbul

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Seattle to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$661Average$1,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$664Average$835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$669Average$971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$669Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$713Average$862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$786Average$887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
IcelandairCheapest$868Average$1,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$898Average$951FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$937Average$1,172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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