International route
Cheap flights from Seattle to Istanbul
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Istanbul Airport (IST). 6,055 miles, 11h 45m nonstop.
SEA to IST at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 6,055 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 11h 45mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- DLASTK3 airlinesDelta, Alaska, Turkish
- Nonstop flights per day
- 6all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 10h aheadIstanbul vs Seattle
Seattle to Istanbul
Round trips from $452
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Seattle to Istanbul
3 airlines fly nonstop with 6 departures a day combined, plus 24 more with one stop.
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- TKTurkish AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $70
- EIAer LingusConnecting via DUB, SNN · first checked bag from $70
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX, GDL · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YVR, YUL, YYC · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via ORY · first checked bag from $75
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via DFW, CLT, ORD, PHX, PHL, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR, LGW · first checked bag from $75
- LYEl AlConnecting via TLV · first checked bag from $80
- EKEmiratesConnecting via DXB · first checked bag included
- EYEtihad AirwaysConnecting via AUH · first checked bag included
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via BOS, FLL, MCO, LAX, SJU · first checked bag from $40
- KLKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via AMS · first checked bag from $75
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceConnecting via FRA, MUC · first checked bag from $75
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via OSL · first checked bag from $80
- QRQatar AirwaysoneworldConnecting via DOH · first checked bag included
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via CPH, ARN, OSL · first checked bag from $70
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via ZRH, GVA · first checked bag from $75
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via LIS, OPO · first checked bag from $70
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, DEN, IAH, SFO, IAD, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR, MAN · first checked bag from $75
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY, GDL, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via MEX, TIJ, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYC, YVR, YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Los Angeles (LAX)AAUAB63 airlines
- Chicago (ORD)AAUA2 airlines
- Vancouver (YVR)ACWS2 airlines
- Calgary (YYC)ACWS2 airlines
- Mexico City (MEX)AMY42 airlines
Tips for this route
- Delta, Alaska and Turkish all fly SEA to IST nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $452; September 2026 is the most expensive at $621 and up, a difference of $169 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Istanbul is 10 hours ahead of Seattle. Expect to lose 10 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search Seattle to IstanbulSeattle to Istanbul: common questions
How long is the flight from Seattle to Istanbul?
A nonstop flight from Seattle (SEA) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 11h 45m gate to gate, covering 6,055 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SEA to IST?
Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines and Turkish Airlines operate nonstop flights from Seattle (SEA) to Istanbul (IST), with 6 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, ORD and YVR.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Istanbul?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Seattle (SEA) to Istanbul (IST), starting at $452 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Seattle to Istanbul flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 10 hours ahead of Seattle. SEA is on America/Los Angeles time and IST on Europe/Istanbul time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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