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Flight deals from Incheon International to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Incheon International Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs146,705. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.Rs64,110 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Incheon International on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs64,110, select.
Istanbul.Rs82,784 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec.One-way flight with Scat Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Incheon International on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs82,784, select.
Istanbul.Rs82,784 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Jan.One-way flight with Scat Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Incheon International on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs82,784, select.
Istanbul.Rs82,919 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Incheon International on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs82,919, select.
Istanbul.Rs82,925 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb.One-way flight with Scat Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Incheon International on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs82,925, select.
Istanbul.Rs83,326 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov.One-way flight with Scat Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Incheon International on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs83,326, select.
Istanbul.Rs83,326 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Mar.One-way flight with Scat Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Incheon International on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs83,326, select.
Istanbul.Rs85,175 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Incheon International on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs85,175, select.
Istanbul.Rs94,676 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Jun.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Incheon International on Tue, 8 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs94,676, select.
Istanbul.Rs95,586 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 May.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Incheon International on Tue, 25 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs95,586, select.
Istanbul.Rs97,791 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Apr.One-way flight with Cebu Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cebu Pacific, departs from Incheon International on Sat, 3 Apr, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs97,791, select.
Istanbul.Rs111,010 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Jul.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Incheon International on Wed, 21 Jul, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs111,010, select.
Istanbul.Rs160,427 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Mar.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Incheon International on Wed, 24 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs160,427, select.
Istanbul.Rs160,844 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Dec.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Incheon International on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs160,844, select.
Istanbul.Rs160,844 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Feb.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Incheon International on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs160,844, select.
Istanbul.Rs161,898 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Incheon International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs161,898, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Incheon International to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Incheon International to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in October.
Aug
from Rs82,919
Sep
from Rs85,175
Oct
from Rs64,110
Nov
from Rs83,326
Dec
from Rs82,784
Jan
from Rs82,784
Feb
from Rs82,925
Mar
from Rs83,326
Apr
from Rs97,791
May
from Rs95,586
Jun
from Rs94,676
Jul
from Rs111,010

Direct flights from Incheon International to Istanbul

Alternative Incheon International to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Incheon International to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
Closest
from Rs89,890
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
Cheapest
from Rs64,110
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Seoul to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs64,110
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time11 hrs, 49 mins
Most popular airlineAsiana Airlines
Average flights per week33

Finding cheap flights from Incheon International to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Incheon International to Istanbul is Rs114,206. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
11 hours and 49 minutes is the average flight time from Incheon International to Istanbul.
Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Korean Air fly direct from Incheon International to Istanbul.
As of August 2026, there are 33 flights per week flying from Incheon International to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Incheon International to Istanbul is usually October.
If you're flying from Incheon International Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul – which is 34.4 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from Rs114,206.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Incheon International Airport to Istanbul on Friday, 30 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 49 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In August, the average temperature is usually around 25°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, Air China and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • Approximately 10 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Incheon International Airport to Istanbul.

  • Incheon International Airport is located in Seoul. Based in the UTC+3 timezone, Istanbul is six hours behind Seoul.

  • The most popular route is from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). You can select from 19 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from ICN to IST is the 00:10 Turkish Airlines option. If you'd rather travel later, the final departure is at 23:20 with Turkish Airlines.

  • To avoid rushing for your ICN to Istanbul flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • Travelling over a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Begin your trip at ICN and fly nonstop to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Incheon International Airport to Istanbul tickets.

  • Choose from a variety of carriers that offer direct flights from Incheon International Airport to Istanbul. Book your journey with one of these:

  • We make it easy to book plane tickets from ICN to Istanbul with a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:

    • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

    • Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

    • Hamad International Airport (DOH)

  • The distance from central Seoul to ICN is about 48 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the fastest route, whether you're driving or taking public transport.

  • Catching an early flight from Incheon International Airport to Istanbul? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near ICN:

  • When it comes to Incheon International Airport's on-time performance, 54.5% of flights complete their journey on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Istanbul

  • Rs64,110 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Incheon International Airport to Istanbul flight. A return flight ticket starts from Rs114,206. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.

  • Lock in cheap flights from ICN to Istanbul by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

  • The best month for finding cheap Incheon International Airport to Istanbul tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from ICN to Istanbul.

  • Find an affordable flight from Incheon International Airport to Istanbul with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul takes around 50 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Incheon International Airport to Istanbul. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IST instead:

  • Follow your own route with an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and experience more of Istanbul and beyond.

  • Booking your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from ICN to Istanbul can help you lock in the lowest rate.

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • The centre of Istanbul is around 48 kilometres from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). After your flight from Incheon International Airport to Istanbul has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 55 minutes.

  • You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.

  • There are some comfortable places ready to welcome you near SAW. Settle in and get cosy after your ICN to Istanbul flight at one of these perfectly located options:

  • The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and be on your way in a flash.

  • Don't pay more than you need to. Securing your ride four weeks before your arrival at SAW will help you save.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • Before securing your flights from Incheon International Airport to Istanbul, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Istanbul offers a lively atmosphere and plenty to do, while low season brings cheaper deals on hotels and smaller crowds.

  • Before locking in your Incheon International Airport to Istanbul plane ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 30ºC.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ICN to Istanbul in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 11ºC.

More about Istanbul

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Istanbul right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Incheon International Airport to Istanbul:

  • The Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace are just two of the major attractions to add to your Istanbul must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Galata Tower.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Istanbul will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) you'll want to see. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.

  • If you're looking to explore another major stop in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Alsancak are key highlights.

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