427 € Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Incheon International

Compare Istanbul to Incheon International flight deals

Find the cheapest month or even day of the year to fly to Incheon International

Book the best Incheon International fare with no extra fees

Flight deals from Istanbul to Incheon International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul to Incheon International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 451 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Incheon International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Incheon International flights are currently cheapest in June.

Direct flights from Istanbul to Incheon International

Istanbul to Incheon International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Istanbul to Seoul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Incheon International.

Istanbul to Seoul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found427 €
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time9 hrs, 55 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week70

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Incheon International is 427 €. 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.
9 hours and 55 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Incheon International.
Turkish Airlines, Asiana Airlines and Korean Air fly direct from Istanbul to Incheon International.
As of June 2026, there are 70 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Incheon International.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Incheon International is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Incheon International Airport on Sunday, 7 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 55 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 Incheon International 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 Seoul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Istanbul to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN): What you need to know

  • Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Istanbul. Istanbul Airport (IST) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) leaving from here.

  • Expect to be in the air for 9 hours 55 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Istanbul to Seoul Incheon International Airport flight.

  • Seoul Incheon International Airport is located in Seoul. The city is in the UTC+9 timezone and is six hours ahead of Istanbul.

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) is the most popular route. There are 19 direct departures a week to pick from. If you prefer to head out later, hop on the last flight with Korean Air at 9:45pm. Go for the first IST to ICN departure with Turkish Airlines at 1:45am if you're aiming for an earlier start.

  • Your flight from Istanbul to ICN won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • Popular months like August or other peak periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) operate out of this terminal.

  • At IST, there's a good selection of airlines offering direct flights from Istanbul to Seoul Incheon International Airport, such as:

  • The majority of travellers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines between IST and ICN.

  • We make it simple to book cheap flights from Istanbul to ICN that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Istanbul Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between IST and ICN include:

    • Dubai International Airport (DXB)

    • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

    • Kansai International Airport (KIX)

  • Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Istanbul to Seoul Incheon International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to Istanbul Airport:

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Split up your flight from Istanbul to Seoul Incheon International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and ICN include:

    • Dubai International Airport (DXB)

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)

  • SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.

  • Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to ICN flight:

  • When it comes to keeping flights on track, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 68%.

About Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)

  • Reserve a hotel near ICN if you have a late flight from Istanbul to Seoul Incheon International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:

  • Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Istanbul to Seoul Incheon International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.

Getting from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul

  • From Seoul Incheon International Airport, central Seoul is around 48 kilometres away. It takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the city centre by car.

  • Travelling on public transport takes around 50 minutes.

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

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Seoul Incheon International Airport is 252 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 427 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.

  • To score cheap flights from Istanbul to ICN, book your plane ticket five months before your planned departure.

  • Organise your trip for October. That's the best month for scoring cheap Istanbul to Seoul Incheon International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.

  • Finding a cheap plane ticket from Istanbul to ICN is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as prices go down.

  • Lock in a cheap flight from Istanbul to Seoul Incheon International Airport by using filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Istanbul to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN). January is when most people visit Seoul. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in December.

  • When booking your Istanbul to ICN plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Seoul, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • January sees temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Seoul Incheon International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Seoul

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Seoul right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Istanbul to Seoul Incheon International Airport:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower are top attractions which should feature on every Seoul itinerary.

Explore more of South Korea

  • Seoul has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of South Korea you'll want to see. Around 257 kilometres southeast of Seoul, a visit to Daegu will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Alive Aquarium Daegu, Nature Park and Seonsa Historical Park.

  • If you're eager to discover another great destination in South Korea, consider Daejeon, roughly 153 kilometres southeast of Seoul. National Science Museum, Temi Park and Yuseong Hot Springs are among the biggest draws.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.