Flying from Seattle to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Seattle to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE) are Seattle's main airports.
12 hours is the average duration of a direct flight from Seattle to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Istanbul is 10 hours ahead of Seattle. Istanbul Ataturk Airport is located in Istanbul, which operates on the UTC+3 timezone.
With 12 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is the busiest route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 12:15. If you prefer to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from SEA to IST is with Turkish Airlines at 20:00.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Seattle to IST.
July is a peak travel month. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Christmas or Thanksgiving, show up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Fly without interruptions from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Direct flights from Seattle to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) can be booked from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from Seattle to Istanbul Ataturk Airport with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline operates services from SEA.
We make it a breeze to plan a flight from Seattle to IST that includes a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SEA and IST include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
SEA is approximately 23 kilometres from the centre of Seattle. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will give you the best route and available public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Seattle to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE)
Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE) operates nonstop flights from Seattle to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
Catch your direct flight from Seattle to IST with Turkish Airlines. This is one of the leading airlines that operates this route out of LKE.
Split up your flight from Seattle to Istanbul Ataturk Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or cross another place off your list. Top stopovers between Lake Union Sea Plane Base and IST include:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
With public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to LKE in about 23 minutes. The terminal is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 11 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Seattle to IST, chill out in one of these hotels near Lake Union Sea Plane Base:
About Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Seattle to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near IST:
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 50 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Book a one-way ticket from Seattle to Istanbul Ataturk Airport from Rs85,171 or travel return from just Rs189,188. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
It's a good idea to book 9 months before your departure date. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to find cheap tickets from Seattle to IST around that time.
To snag the best price on your tickets from Seattle to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, book your trip for June (it has the cheapest flights). Flexible with your dates? Use the 'Whole month' function to zero in on the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
August is the most popular month for flights from Seattle to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Istanbul in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Seattle to IST in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap flights from Seattle to Istanbul Ataturk Airport sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Istanbul
Start your Istanbul trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Seattle to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Topkapi Palace and The Basilica Cistern are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Istanbul to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Galata Tower.
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