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      Flight deals from Seattle / Tacoma International to Istanbul

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs227,162. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Istanbul.Rs93,575 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct.One-way flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs93,575, select.
      Istanbul.Rs97,468 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep.One-way flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs97,468, select.
      Istanbul.Rs99,259 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs99,259, select.
      Istanbul.Rs101,329 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs101,329, select.
      Istanbul.Rs103,455 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Apr.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Wed, 7 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs103,455, select.
      Istanbul.Rs103,455 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 May.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Wed, 12 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs103,455, select.
      Istanbul.Rs103,838 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Aug.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sun, 1 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs103,838, select.
      Istanbul.Rs106,488 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs106,488, select.
      Istanbul.Rs106,755 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Feb.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs106,755, select.
      Istanbul.Rs106,772 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 Jan.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs106,772, select.
      Istanbul.Rs115,621 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Jul.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Tue, 13 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs115,621, select.
      Istanbul.Rs138,292 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Jun.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sun, 20 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs138,292, select.
      Istanbul.Rs161,648 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Jan.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs161,648, select.
      Istanbul.Rs171,280 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs171,280, select.
      Istanbul.Rs173,003 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs173,003, select.
      Istanbul.Rs173,206 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Dec.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs173,206, select.
      How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets from Seattle / Tacoma International to Istanbul found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Seattle / Tacoma International to Istanbul

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Seattle / Tacoma International to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in October.
      Sep
      from Rs97,468
      Oct
      from Rs93,575
      Nov
      from Rs101,329
      Dec
      from Rs99,259
      Jan
      from Rs106,772
      Feb
      from Rs106,755
      Mar
      from Rs106,488
      Apr
      from Rs103,455
      May
      from Rs103,455
      Jun
      from Rs138,292
      Jul
      from Rs115,621
      Aug
      from Rs103,838

      Direct flights from Seattle / Tacoma International to Istanbul

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      Seattle / Tacoma International to Istanbul: Alternative routes

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      Seattle to Istanbul: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight foundRs93,575
      Cheapest month to flyOctober
      Average flight time11 hrs, 50 mins
      Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
      Average flights per week12

      Finding cheap flights from Seattle / Tacoma International to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Seattle / Tacoma International to Istanbul is Rs209,025. 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 50 minutes is the average flight time from Seattle / Tacoma International to Istanbul.
      Turkish Airlines and RwandAir fly direct from Seattle / Tacoma International to Istanbul.
      As of September 2026, there are 12 flights per week flying from Seattle / Tacoma International to Istanbul.
      The cheapest month to fly from Seattle / Tacoma International to Istanbul is usually November.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Istanbul Airport on Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 50 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.

      Currently, Icelandair and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

      Flying from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know

      • Jump on a direct flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Istanbul Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 11 hours 55 minutes.

      • Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, making Istanbul 11 hours ahead of Seattle.

      • Flights from SEA to IST start from 12:30 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The last departure is at 20:00 with Turkish Airlines. Overall, there are seven weekly Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Istanbul Airport flights.

      • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your SEA to IST flight.

      • During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.

      • Turkish Airlines is your ticket to exploring Istanbul (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Browse the direct flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Istanbul Airport offered by this carrier.

      • The majority of passengers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines on this route.

      • If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Istanbul Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SEA and IST:

        • London Heathrow Airport

        • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

        • Frankfurt am Main Airport

      Handy information about Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

      • Seattle / Tacoma International Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from SEA touch down on schedule 80% of the time.

      • Seattle / Tacoma International Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

      • The trip when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.

      • Booked an early flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Istanbul Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to SEA:

      Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)

      When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)

      • August is the busiest month for flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Istanbul Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Istanbul in March.

      • Book your flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Istanbul Airport for July if you'd like to explore Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 30ºC.

      • Look for cheap tickets from SEA to IST in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.

      Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

      • You've done Istanbul, now it's time to explore more of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel about 354 kilometres east to Ankara to tick off its top sights. From The Roman Theatre to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

      • Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.

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      Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.