Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Seattle: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seattle is 11 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Seattle is UTC-7. The city is ten hours behind Istanbul, where Istanbul Ataturk Airport is located.
The most popular route is from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). You can choose from eight weekly services between these two airports. Turkish Airlines offers a 08:05 departure between IST and SEA.
To avoid missing your IST to Seattle flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
You can book a direct Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seattle ticket. Start your trip at IST and end it at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Take to the skies with Turkish Airlines. This well-known carrier operates direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seattle.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even tick a new city off your list. When searching for flight tickets from IST to Seattle, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seattle? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to IST:
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Seattle
Rs109,046 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seattle flight. A return ticket right now is Rs156,526. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To snag cheap flights from IST to Seattle, reserve your trip two months before your departure date.
June is the best month for landing a fantastic deal on Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seattle tickets. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to the centre of Seattle takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 23 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to SEA if you have a late flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seattle. Pick one of these options and make your first night all about rest:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Europcar or Budget and experience more of Seattle and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport about one week ahead of your flight from IST to Seattle.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Central Seattle is about 3 kilometres from Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE). After your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seattle has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 10 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take about 25 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near LKE. Unwind and get cosy after your IST to Seattle flight at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Seattle
Travel to Seattle during the high season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seattle during low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
The warmest month in Seattle is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seattle flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IST to Seattle in February when temperatures average between -1ºC and 11ºC.
More about Seattle
Start your Seattle trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seattle, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. LMN Architects, Greyhound: Bus Station and Boeing Radiation Effects Lab are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Seattle itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Portland is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Seattle. Around 241 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland Japanese Garden and Pittock Mansion.
Around 370 kilometres east of Seattle, Spokane is another favourite stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls.