--- title: "£235 Cheap Flights from Seoul to Istanbul (SEL to IST) - Expedia.co.uk" description: "Reserve one-way or return flights from Seoul to Istanbul with no change fee on selected flights. Earn your airline miles on top of our rewards! Get 2026 flight deals for now!" canonical: "https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/sel/ist/seoul-to-istanbul" language: en-GB market: GB currency: GBP prices_as_of: 2026-11-15T11:28:13Z --- # £235 Cheap Flights from Seoul (SEL) to Istanbul (IST) ![A modern shopping mall with multiple levels, retail stores, and a central atrium with a unique ceiling design.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974515940/f7b78699-9818-47a0-bfca-c193d870629c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) [View £235 flight on Mon, 14 Dec 2026](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ICN,to:IST,departure:14/12/2026TANYT&trip=oneway&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:234.70&airProductToken=AQpiCi4IzaoBEgM4NTQYyGggl8IBKM%5FhnwMwpuOfAzhCQABYAWoCRVNyCFpTRTBXT1M5CjAIzaoBEgQ1MDI1GJfCASDInAEo2uSfAzDQ6Z8DOFpAAVgBagJFU3IIWlNFMFdPUzkSCggBEAEYASoCTVUYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAB) Photo by IGA Istanbul Airport ## Popular airlines from Seoul to Istanbul (IST) [Qatar Airways](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:SEL,to:IST,departure:29/11/2026TANYT&leg2=from:IST,to:SEL,departure:06/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"QR"}}]) [Emirates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:SEL,to:IST,departure:29/11/2026TANYT&leg2=from:IST,to:SEL,departure:06/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"EK"}}]) [Turkish Airlines](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:SEL,to:IST,departure:29/11/2026TANYT&leg2=from:IST,to:SEL,departure:06/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"TK"}}]) [Thai Airways International](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:SEL,to:IST,departure:29/11/2026TANYT&leg2=from:IST,to:SEL,departure:06/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"TG"}}]) [Etihad Airways](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:SEL,to:IST,departure:29/11/2026TANYT&leg2=from:IST,to:SEL,departure:06/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"EY"}}]) [Lufthansa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:SEL,to:IST,departure:29/11/2026TANYT&leg2=from:IST,to:SEL,departure:06/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"LH"}}]) [Air Astana](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:SEL,to:IST,departure:29/11/2026TANYT&leg2=from:IST,to:SEL,departure:06/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"KC"}}]) ### Be in the know Get alerts if flight prices drop or rise\* ### Book smarter Save up to 25% on select hotels after you book a flight\* ### Earn twice Earn your airline miles on top of our rewards [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login) Find the cheapest flights on Expedia from Seoul (SEL) to Istanbul (IST). Flight ticket prices change frequently based on availability and demand. We send price-drop alerts to make air travel simple and flexible. The lowest one-way fare found on Expedia for this route in the past 7 days starts at £235 for travel on 14 December 2026. ## Cheap Flights from Seoul to Istanbul (SEL-IST) Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £235 for one-way flights and £405 for return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply. All deals One way Return [Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Sat, 12 Dec from Seoul to Istanbul, returning Wed, 6 Jan, priced at £405 Found 10 hours ago](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ICN,to:IST,departure:12/12/2026TANYT&leg2=from:IST,to:ICN,departure:06/01/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:405.00&airProductToken=AQpgCi4IzaoBEgQ1MDQyGMhoIK81KOvHnwMw98ifAzhCQABYAWoCRVNyCFZTRTAwT1M5Ci4IzaoBEgM3MDMYrzUgyJwBKPfNnwMw1tOfAzhWQAFYAWoCRVNyCFZTRTAwT1M5CmwKLgjNqgESAzcwNBjInAEgrzUovuShAzCq6aEDOFZAAFgBagJFU3IIVlNFMDBPUzkKOgjNqgESBDg2MDMYrzUgyGgore2hAzC57qEDOEJAAVgBagJFU3IIVlNFMDBPUzl6CgjGmgESBDg2MDMSCggBEAEYASoCTVUYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAB) Sat, 12 Dec - Wed, 6 Jan · ICN · IST · From £405 · Return [Select Air China flight, departing Sat, 12 Dec from Seoul to Istanbul, returning Wed, 6 Jan, priced at £427 Found 10 hours ago](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ICN,to:IST,departure:12/12/2026TANYT&leg2=from:IST,to:ICN,departure:06/01/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:427.00&airProductToken=AQpnCjEIw4IBEgMxMjYYyGggj1EoksqfAzCPy58DOExAAFgBagdGTEVYRUNPcgdMUkNQS1I2CjIIw4IBEgM4NTkYj1EgyJwBKMzOnwMw4NOfAzhMQAFYAWoHRkxFWEVDT3IHTFJDUEtSNgpnCjIIw4IBEgM4NjAYyJwBII9RKOvkoQMwqumhAzhMQABYAWoHRkxFWEVDT3IHTFJDUEtSNgoxCMOCARIDMTI1GI9RIMhoKIrtoQMwh-6hAzhMQAFYAWoHRkxFWEVDT3IHTFJDUEtSNhIKCAEQARgBKgJDQRgBIgQIARABKAIoBCgGMAE) Sat, 12 Dec - Wed, 6 Jan · ICN · IST · From £427 · Return [Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Thu, 3 Dec from Seoul to Istanbul, returning Sat, 12 Dec, priced at £470 Found 10 hours ago](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ICN,to:IST,departure:03/12/2026TANYT&leg2=from:IST,to:ICN,departure:12/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:469.20&airProductToken=AQpYCikIw7QBEgMzMzgYyGgggmgo1-OeAzC95Z4DOEFAAFgBcghWMkFaQVlFVAorCMO0ARIEODA2NRiCaCDInAEo0uieAzD67Z4DOFZAAVgBcghWMkFaQVlFVApZCisIw7QBEgM2ODAYyJwBIM-6ASiCzJ8DMJnQnwM4VkAAWAFyCFYyQVpBWUVUCioIw7QBEgMzMTUYz7oBIMhoKMPWnwMwttefAzhBQAFYAXIIVjJBWkFZRVQSCggBEAEYASoCQ1oYASIECAEQASgCKAQoBjAB) Thu, 3 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec · ICN · IST · From £470 · Return [Select MIAT-Mongolian Airlines flight, departing Wed, 26 May from Seoul to Istanbul, returning Thu, 3 Jun, priced at £502 Found 10 hours ago](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ICN,to:IST,departure:26/05/2027TANYT&leg2=from:IST,to:ICN,departure:03/06/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:501.60&airProductToken=AQpTCicIz5oBEgMzMDIYyGggtGgo4IiuAzC8iq4DOFhAAFgBcgZYTFJUQUUKKAjPmgESAzE2MRi0aCDInAEonZGuAzC5la4DOFhAAVgBcgZYTFJUQUUKYwowCM-aARIDMTYyGMicASC0aCiM5a4DMIDprgM4VkAAWAFqBlNQUk9NT3IGVkxSVEFFCi8Iz5oBEgMzMDEYtGggyGgo6OuuAzCm7a4DOFZAAVgBagZTUFJPTU9yBlZMUlRBRRIKCAEQARgBKgJPTRgBIgQIARABKAIoBCgGMAE) Wed, 26 May - Thu, 3 Jun · ICN · IST · From £502 · Return [Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Thu, 14 Jan from Seoul to Istanbul, returning Tue, 26 Jan, priced at £521 Found 1 hour ago](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ICN,to:IST,departure:14/01/2027TANYT&leg2=from:IST,to:ICN,departure:26/01/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:520.40&airProductToken=AQpnCjEIxbIBEgM4MjMYyGgggD0ovL2iAzCjwqIDOEVAAFgBagZZQkFTSUNyCEVMQzA0SDU5CjIIxbIBEgM1NDEYgD0gyJwBKN3GogMwjsmiAzhFQAFYAWoGWUJBU0lDcghFTEMwNEg1OQpnCjIIxbIBEgM1NDIYyJwBIIA9KK%5FFowMwvcejAzhFQABYAWoGWUJBU0lDcghFTFAwNEg1OQoxCMWyARIDODI2GIA9IMhoKNPNowMwx9GjAzhFQAFYAWoGWUJBU0lDcghFTFAwNEg1ORIKCAEQARgBKgJFWRgBIgQIARABKAIoBCgGMAE) Thu, 14 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan · ICN · IST · From £521 · Return [Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Fri, 11 Dec from Seoul to Istanbul, returning Fri, 25 Dec, priced at £534 Found 6 days ago](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ICN,to:IST,departure:11/12/2026TANYT&leg2=from:IST,to:ICN,departure:25/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:533.80&airProductToken=AQprCjMI0aQBEgM4NTkYyGggwzso2LafAzDOu58DOE9AAFgBaghFQ0xBU1NJQ3IIT0xLUlAxUkUKNAjRpAESAzI0NRjDOyDInAEo77-fAzCMwp8DOE9AAVgBaghFQ0xBU1NJQ3IIT0xLUlAxUkUKawo0CNGkARIDMjQ2GMicASDDOyim4KADMKXioAM4T0AAWAFqCEVDTEFTU0lDcghPTEtSUDFSRQozCNGkARIDODU4GMM7IMhoKKzjoAMwr-egAzhPQAFYAWoIRUNMQVNTSUNyCE9MS1JQMVJFEgoIARABGAEqAlFSGAEiBAgBEAEoAigEKAYwAQ) Fri, 11 Dec - Fri, 25 Dec · ICN · IST · From £534 · Return [Select Emirates flight, departing Wed, 31 Mar from Seoul to Istanbul, returning Mon, 12 Apr, priced at £535 Found 4 days ago](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ICN,to:SAW,departure:31/03/2027TANYT&leg2=from:SAW,to:ICN,departure:12/04/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:534.70&airProductToken=AQpsCi0IxZYBEgMzMjUYyGgg4w0o2ZapAzCTm6kDOFRAAFgBagJZUHIIVExYQlBLUjEKOwjFlgESBDIwNTQY4w0gkrABKPijqQMwmqapAzhUQABYAWoCWVByCFRMWEJQS1IxegoIxrQBEgQyMDU0CmwKOwjFlgESBDIyMjUYkrABIOMNKLmcqgMwx56qAzhUQABYAWoCWVByCFRMWEJQS1IxegoIxrQBEgQyMjI1Ci0IxZYBEgMzMjIY4w0gyGgorKKqAzCgpqoDOFRAAFgBagJZUHIIVExYQlBLUjESCggBEAEYASoCRUsYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAL) Wed, 31 Mar - Mon, 12 Apr · ICN · SAW · From £535 · Return [Select Korean Air flight, departing Sun, 6 Dec from Seoul to Istanbul, returning Thu, 10 Dec, priced at £548 Found 4 days ago](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ICN,to:IST,departure:06/12/2026TANYT&leg2=from:IST,to:ICN,departure:10/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:547.50&airProductToken=AQo4CjYIy4oBEgM5NTUYyGggyJwBKOeEnwMwwYqfAzhUQABYAWoKRVlTVEFOREFSRHIIVExFMFpGTUsKKgooCM-0ARIDNTUyGMicASDIaCivuJ8DMIe9nwM4VEAAWAFyBlRMWEtQWhIKCAEQARgBKgJLRRgBIgQIARABKAIoBCgGMAE) Sun, 6 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec · ICN · IST · From £548 · Return [Select Air China flight, departing Wed, 31 Mar from Seoul to Istanbul, returning Mon, 12 Apr, priced at £594 Found 4 days ago](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:GMP,to:IST,departure:31/03/2027TANYT&leg2=from:IST,to:GMP,departure:12/04/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:593.87&airProductToken=AQpnCjEIw4IBEgMxMzgYhnsgj1Eo5ZKpAzDxk6kDOFNAAFgBagdGTEVYRUNPcgdTTFJDS1I2CjIIw4IBEgM4NTkYj1EgyJwBKNiYqQMw7J2pAzhTQAFYAWoHRkxFWEVDT3IHU0xSQ0tSNgpnCjIIw4IBEgM4NjAYyJwBII9RKPCcqgMwoKGqAzhTQABYAWoHRkxFWEVDT3IHU0xSQ0tSNgoxCMOCARIDMTM3GI9RIIZ7KLijqgMwtaSqAzhTQAFYAWoHRkxFWEVDT3IHU0xSQ0tSNhIKCAEQARgBKgJDQRgBIgQIARABKAIoBCgGMAE) Wed, 31 Mar - Mon, 12 Apr · GMP · IST · From £594 · Return [Select Japan Airlines flight, departing Wed, 26 May from Seoul to Istanbul, returning Thu, 3 Jun, priced at £976 Found 3 days ago](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:GMP,to:SAW,departure:26/05/2027TANYT&leg2=from:SAW,to:GMP,departure:03/06/2027TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:976.00&airProductToken=AQqlAQo0CMqYARICOTQYhnsgpxsoh4uuAzCOjK4DOExAAFgBagpFQ09OVkVOSUVOcghMTEtSUjFTRQo1CNGkARIDODEzGKcbIMM7KPmNrgMwnJOuAzhMQAFYAWoKRUNPTlZFTklFTnIITExLUlIxU0UKNgjRpAESAzI0MRjDOyCSsAEo3ZOuAzDmla4DOExAAVgBagpFQ09OVkVOSUVOcghMTEtSUjFTRQqjAQo0CNGkARIDMjQyGJKwASDDOyib5a4DMJXnrgM4T0AAWAFqCEVDTEFTU0lDcghPTEtSUDFSRQo0CNGkARIDODAyGMM7IIq6ASj%5F6q4DMLnvrgM4T0ABWAFqCEVDTEFTU0lDcghPTEtSUDFSRQo1CMuKARIEMjEyMhiKugEghnso8vCuAzDl8a4DOFRAAVgBaghFQ0xBU1NJQ3IIT0xLUlAxUkUSCggBEAEYASoCUVIYASIECAEQASgCKAQoBjAB) Wed, 26 May - Thu, 3 Jun · GMP · SAW · From £976 · Return ## Alternative airports near Istanbul Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change. [Select flight to Istanbul Airport IST. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 41 minutes. Flights from £576](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ICN,to:IST,departure:29/11/2026TANYT&leg2=from:IST,to:ICN,departure:06/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&sortOrder=INCREASING&sortType=PRICE) 41 min ## Find the cheapest month to fly from Seoul (SEL) to Istanbul (IST) ### October is typically the cheapest month to fly From £321 - £926 per traveller. Insights are based on prices from searches for economy trips of 10 days or less on our sites in the last 12 months. Insights are informative only and current prices may differ. ## Book with confidence ### Compare flights from Seoul to Istanbul easily and book with confidence For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from Seoul to Istanbul. Operating between them flights per day, 12 airlines cover the route. And fly direct, getting you to Istanbul in just hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from SEL-All Airports to Istanbul. To make things even better, in the advanced search, you can also choose to fly economy, premium economy, business or first class, select your maximum number of stops, and pick your preferred departure and arrival time. You can also opt for refundable and direct flights. #### Grab a great deal on your flight from SEL-All Airports (SEL) to Istanbul (IST) The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from Seoul to Istanbul today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from SEL-All Airports to Istanbul start at just £405 and range up to £976\. To find an even better deal, try - being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper - looking for other airports near Seoul and Istanbul - booking your flight during December, the cheapest month on this route - varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper #### Why you should book your Seoul to Istanbul flight with Expedia! We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from SEL-All Airports to Istanbul for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you. Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight. ## Travel information | Origin airport | Gimpo Intl. Airport | | ------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ | | Destination airport | Istanbul Airport | | Distance | 4,935 miles away | | Airlines serving | All Nippon Airways, China Southern Airlines, Air China | | Popular airline | All Nippon Airways | | Return price | £405 | \*Available to Expedia members. ## Other language versions ```yaml hreflang: x-default: https://www.expedia.com/ en-JP: https://www.expedia.co.jp/en/lp/flights/sel/ist/seoul-to-istanbul en-KR: https://www.expedia.co.kr/en/lp/flights/sel/ist/seoul-to-istanbul ko-KR: https://www.expedia.co.kr/lp/flights/sel/ist/seoul-to-istanbul ar: https://www.expedia.sa/lp/flights/sel/ist/seoul-to-istanbul ```