Cheap Flights from Istanbul (ISTA) to Seattle (SEAA)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul to Seattle? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £475. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Seattle.£318 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £318, select.

Seattle.£319 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £319, select.

Seattle.£320 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 May.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 24 May, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £320, select.

Seattle.£320 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £320, select.

Seattle.£321 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £321, select.

Seattle.£344 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr.One-way flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £344, select.

Seattle.£344 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £344, select.

Seattle.£354 per passenger.Departing Sun, 5 Jul.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £354, select.

Seattle.£354 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £354, select.

Seattle.£360 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Dec.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £360, select.

Seattle.£493 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Jun.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £493, select.

Seattle.£494 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 May.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sun, 24 May, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £494, select.

Seattle.£495 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £495, select.

Seattle.£500 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £500, select.

Seattle.£504 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Dec.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £504, select.

Seattle.£504 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £504, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Seattle

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

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Istanbul to Seattle: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£318
Cheapest month to fly	June
Average flight time	12 hrs, 49 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	40

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Seattle: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Seattle?

There are 4 airports in Seattle: Seattle Lake Union SPB, Seattle Boeing Fld, Seattle / Tacoma International, and Paine Field.

How much are return flights from Istanbul to Seattle?

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Seattle is £469. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Istanbul to Seattle?

12 hours and 49 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Seattle.

Which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Seattle?

Turkish Airlines flies direct from Istanbul to Seattle.

How many flights are there a week from Istanbul to Seattle?

As of April 2026, there are 10 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Seattle.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Seattle?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Seattle is usually April.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Seattle?

If you're flying from Istanbul, the cheapest airport near Seattle is Seattle / Tacoma International – which is 12.1 miles away from the centre of Seattle. We've found flights into this airport from £469.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Seattle on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Seattle on Wednesday, 15 April 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Istanbul to Seattle?

Yes – the average flight time is 12 hours and 49 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Istanbul to Seattle?

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 Seattle 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.

When is the best time to book flights to Seattle?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Seattle is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Seattle?

In April, the average temperature is usually around 8°C. August is typically the warmest month in Seattle, when it usually averages around 23°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 0°C. The rainiest month is November.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Istanbul to Seattle with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Seattle is KLM. And the cheapest airline that flies to Seattle Boeing Fld Airport is Turkish Airlines.

Travelling from Istanbul to Seattle: what you need to know

There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Istanbul. Check out your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when reserving your flight from Istanbul to Seattle.
Step off your plane in Seattle at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE).
The average length of a direct Istanbul to Seattle flight is 12 hours 30 minutes.
Seattle's timezone is UTC-7, making Seattle ten hours behind Istanbul.
The most popular route for flights from Istanbul to Seattle is from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). You can choose from eight weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from IST to SEA is the 08:05 Turkish Airlines option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final scheduled service is at 15:20 with Turkish Airlines.
For a stress-free start to your trip, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your Istanbul to Seattle flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Seattle

Book three months before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Istanbul to Seattle flights.
June is the best month for nabbing an amazing deal on a plane ticket from Istanbul to Seattle. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll tell you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from Istanbul to Seattle.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' Istanbul to Seattle flights.

Flying from Istanbul

Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

You can catch a direct flight from Istanbul to Seattle leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Begin your journey at IST and land at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Turkish Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct Istanbul to Seattle plane tickets from IST.
We make it a cinch to find an Istanbul to Seattle flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
- Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
- Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kms (20 miles) in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul to Seattle? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport:

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

Visit friends or family or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your Istanbul to Seattle flight, check out these options when taking off from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
- Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
- Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
- Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
SAW is about 31 kms (19 miles) from central Istanbul. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Istanbul to Seattle, kick back in one of these hotels close to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77%.

Arriving in Seattle

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle takes around 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 19 kms (12 miles) away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
Book a hotel near SEA if you have a late flight from Istanbul to Seattle. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Europcar or Budget and venture far and wide through Seattle and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport around one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.

Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)

Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) is around 3 kms (2 miles) from the centre of Seattle. Once you've hopped off your flight from Istanbul to Seattle, it'll take you approximately 10 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you hop on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 25 minutes or so.
After your flight from Istanbul to Seattle, rest your head at a hotel near LKE. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:

Best time to go to Seattle

May is the quietest month for flights from Istanbul to Seattle, while July is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to go to Seattle based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Seattle is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Istanbul to Seattle ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
February sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap flights from Istanbul to Seattle around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Seattle

Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Seattle, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Seattle:
Greyhound: Bus Station and LMN Architects are a couple of major attractions to add to your Seattle travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Boeing Radiation Effects Lab.

Explore more of United States

Seattle is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of United States you should also see. Around 150 miles south of Seattle, a visit to Portland will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland Japanese Garden and Pittock Mansion.
If you want to check out another major stop in United States, consider Spokane, about 230 miles east of Seattle. Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls are the start of reasons to visit.