Travelling from Seattle to Istanbul Airport (IST): What you need to know
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is Seattle's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Seattle to Istanbul Airport (IST) jetting off from here.
11 hours 55 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Seattle to Istanbul Airport flight.
Istanbul is 11 hours ahead of Seattle. Istanbul Airport is located in Istanbul, which follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is the busiest route, with 7 direct services each week. Get from SEA to IST on Turkish Airlines's 12:30pm departure.
To ensure you get on your flight from Seattle to IST, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
July is a busy month for air travel. If you're heading away then or around a major holiday like Thanksgiving, turn up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
You can book a direct flight from Seattle to Istanbul Airport (IST) leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
When leaving from SEA, you can catch a direct flight from Seattle to Istanbul Airport with Turkish Airlines.
The top choice among passengers flying between SEA and IST is Turkish Airlines.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Seattle to IST leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Some popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
SEA is about 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Seattle to Istanbul Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from SEA make it to their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
With public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to PAE in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Seattle to IST flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Seattle Paine Field International Airport:
Seattle Paine Field International Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80% of flights leaving here land when expected.
About Istanbul Airport (IST)
Have a late flight from Seattle to Istanbul Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near IST and be in snooze mode sooner:
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Seattle to Istanbul Airport flight.
Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Airport, central Istanbul is around 40 kilometres away. It takes about 45 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Istanbul Airport (IST)
Currently, ج.م. 15,471 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Istanbul Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 36,809. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Snap up cheap flights from Seattle to IST by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
June is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Seattle to Istanbul Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Seattle to Istanbul Airport.
The best time to fly from Seattle to Istanbul Airport (IST)
February is the quietest month for flights from Seattle to Istanbul Airport (IST), while August is the most popular. Work out the best time to visit Istanbul based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Seattle to IST plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Istanbul to range from 21ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Seattle to Istanbul Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC.
More about Istanbul
After booking your flight from Seattle to Istanbul Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Istanbul:
Hagia Sophia Museum and Historic Areas of Istanbul are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Istanbul itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Hagia Sophia History Museum.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) you should also see. Around 225 kilometres southeast of Istanbul, a visit to Eskisehir will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Eskişehir Odunpazarı Evleri, Archeological Museum and TÜRASAŞ Revolution Cars Museum.
Next stop? Make your way to Adapazarı. It's roughly 153 kilometres east of Istanbul and is home to highlights including Ağa Cami and Earthquake & Cultural Museum.
