Cheap flights from Seattle to Istanbul from $357 BFI, SEA → IST, SAW
Boeing Field International Airport (BFI), Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest return found recently is $733 with Icelandair, 6 Apr 2027 – 19 Apr 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $357 with Icelandair, 13 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $357, found 3 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $733, 6 Apr 2027 to 19 Apr 2027
- Usual return price
- $832 to $1,021
- Cheapest month to fly
- February 2027, return fares from $714 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Turkish Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 11 h 50 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 43 departure dates is usually $832 to $1,021.
Cheapest return found recently
$733
6 Apr 2027 – 19 Apr 2027 · Icelandair
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 7:00 p.m. · Return leaves 3:35 p.m. · 70 h 10 min of travel, both ways together
out 3 stops, back 3 stops · via Keflavik International Airport (KEF), Copenhagen Airport (CPH), Riga International Airport (RIX) · overnight connection · connection may need a visa · 17 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$909
22 Mar 2027 – 13 Apr 2027 · Turkish Airlines
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 8:05 p.m. · Return leaves 3:35 a.m. · 24 h 30 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from Seattle to Istanbul
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$733 6 Apr 2027 – 19 Apr 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$714 3 Feb 2027 – 9 Feb 2027found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $658 to $774.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 43 departure dates from 13 Nov to 31 Oct 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold 13-night return fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 6 Apr 2027, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
198 fares on 43 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov – 22 Nov | $1,090 | Lufthansa | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Nov – 24 Nov | $1,027 | Lufthansa | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Nov – 27 Nov | $1,162 | Icelandair | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 2 stops, back 3 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Nov – 15 Jan 2027 | $956 | Lufthansa | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Nov – 28 Nov | $1,428 | Air Canada | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Nov – 30 Nov | $1,153 | WestJet | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Nov – 30 Nov | $1,074 | Icelandair | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Nov – 19 Dec | $953 | Turkish Airlines | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Dec – 4 Dec | $943 | Icelandair | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Dec – 7 Dec | $935 | Turkish Airlines | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Dec – 11 Dec | $976 | Turkish Airlines | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Dec – 14 Dec | $1,029 | British Airways | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Dec – 25 Dec | $1,912 | United Airlines | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 3 stops, back 3 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Dec – 30 Dec | $1,587 | WestJet | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 | $971 | British Airways | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027 | $1,018 | British Airways | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 | $1,023 | British Airways | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027 | $827 | Icelandair | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Feb 2027 – 9 Feb 2027 | $714 | Icelandair | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Feb 2027 – 17 Apr 2027 | $850 | Air Canada | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Feb 2027 – 17 Apr 2027 | $886 | Icelandair | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Mar 2027 – 16 Mar 2027 | $785 | Air Canada | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 3 stops, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Mar 2027 – 17 Apr 2027 | $835 | Icelandair | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Mar 2027 – 17 Apr 2027 | $909 | Lufthansa | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Mar 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 | $845 | Lufthansa | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Mar 2027 – 13 Apr 2027 | $787 | United Airlines | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Mar 2027 – 19 Apr 2027 | $755 | Icelandair | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Mar 2027 – 19 Apr 2027 | $810 | United Airlines | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Mar 2027 – 17 Apr 2027 | $774 | Icelandair | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 3 stops, back 3 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Apr 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 | $936 | United Airlines | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Apr 2027 – 19 Apr 2027 | $829 | United Airlines | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Apr 2027 – 17 Apr 2027 | $862 | British Airways | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Apr 2027 – 19 Apr 2027 | $733 | Icelandair | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 3 stops, back 3 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Apr 2027 – 19 Apr 2027 | $810 | United Airlines | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Apr 2027 – 17 Apr 2027 | $840 | Icelandair | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 3 stops, back 3 stops | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Apr 2027 – 8 May 2027 | $839 | United Airlines | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Apr 2027 – 8 May 2027 | $839 | United Airlines | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 31 May 2027 – 7 Jun 2027 | $945 | Qatar Airways | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Jun 2027 – 12 Jun 2027 | $985 | Qatar Airways | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Jun 2027 – 19 Jun 2027 | $1,006 | Qatar Airways | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Sept 2027 – 15 Sept 2027 | $825 | Discover Airlines | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Sept 2027 – 21 Sept 2027 | $844 | United Airlines | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 31 Oct 2027 – 6 Nov 2027 | $1,058 | Qatar Airways | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $714.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Icelandair, United Airlines, Lufthansa, British Airways, Qatar Airways, Air Canada, Turkish Airlines, WestJet.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $406 to $549.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$357
13 Jan 2027 · Icelandair
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Leaves 2:35 p.m. · 39 h 10 min trip
2 stops
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$1,322
10 Jun 2027 · Turkish Airlines
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 7:20 p.m. · 11 h 50 min trip
nonstop
found 7 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$357 13 Jan 2027found 3 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $283 to $390.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 10 departure dates from 13 Jan 2027 to 5 Jul 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 13 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
31 fares on 10 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan 2027 | $357 | Icelandair | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 2 stops | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 31 Mar 2027 | $361 | Discover Airlines | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Apr 2027 | $412 | Discover Airlines | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 May 2027 | $509 | Icelandair | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 3 stops | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Jun 2027 | $593 | Qatar Airways | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 Jun 2027 | $511 | Discover Airlines | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 Jun 2027 | $560 | Qatar Airways | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 11 Jun 2027 | $591 | Qatar Airways | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Jun 2027 | $516 | Discover Airlines | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Jul 2027 | $404 | Discover Airlines | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $357.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Discover Airlines, Qatar Airways, Icelandair.
Premium cabin fares from Seattle to Istanbul
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 6 Apr 2027 – 19 Apr 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 13 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Seattle to Istanbul?
Return
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 25% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
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| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $966 | $720 | +33% | 37 |
| 7–13 days | $952 | $774 | +31% | 36 |
| 14–29 days | $792 | $677 | +9% | 49 |
| 30–59 days | $812 | $677 | +12% | 49 |
| 60–89 days | $818 | $714 | +13% | 46 |
| 90–179 days | $726 | $658 | Cheapest seen | 48 |
| 180+ days | $938 | $825 | +29% | 47 |
One-way
Fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 48% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $639 | $306 | +91% | 11 |
| 7–13 days | $334 | $283 | Cheapest seen | 11 |
| 14–29 days | $363 | $301 | +9% | 21 |
| 30–59 days | $406 | $296 | +22% | 35 |
| 60–89 days | $458 | $357 | +37% | 36 |
| 90–179 days | $361 | $318 | +8% | 49 |
| 180+ days | $449 | $344 | +34% | 33 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Everett → Istanbul
34 km from Seattle
$1,527
$794 more than flying from Seattle
28 Nov – 19 Dec · PAE → IST · out 2 stops, back 1 stop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Everett → Istanbul
34 km from Seattle
$766
$409 more than flying from Seattle
21 Jun 2027 · PAE → IST · 3 stops
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 6 Apr 2027 – 19 Apr 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Seattle to Istanbul?
The cheapest return found recently is $733 with Icelandair, 6 Apr 2027 to 19 Apr 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $714 with Icelandair, 3 Feb 2027 to 9 Feb 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 43 departure dates is usually $832 to $1,021.
How much is a one-way flight from Seattle to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $357 with Icelandair, 13 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $406 to $549.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Istanbul?
February 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $714, 3 Feb 2027 to 9 Feb 2027, found 4 days ago. January 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $357, 13 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Seattle to Istanbul?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 25% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 48% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Seattle to Istanbul?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $909 with Turkish Airlines, 22 Mar 2027 to 13 Apr 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $1,322 with Turkish Airlines, 10 Jun 2027, found 7 days ago.
How long is the flight from Seattle to Istanbul?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Turkish Airlines on 10 Jun 2027, takes 11 h 50 min from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Istanbul New Airport (IST). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Icelandair on 13 Jan 2027, takes 39 h 10 min with 2 stops.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Seattle to Istanbul?
Between 13 Nov and 31 Oct 2027, Icelandair has the cheapest return on 11 of the 43 departure dates we hold, United Airlines on 9 and Lufthansa on 5. Between 13 Jan 2027 and 5 Jul 2027, Discover Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 5 of the 10 departure dates we hold, Qatar Airways on 3 and Icelandair on 2.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work
