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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Seattle to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 7:05 pm and lands at 7:01 am
• Latest: departs at 8:05 pm and lands at 8:01 am.

The flight takes about 11h 56m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Seattle to Istanbul Airport.

A direct flight from Seattle to Istanbul Airport takes 11h 56m, covering 15,672 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Seattle to Istanbul Airport range from C$ 1,051 to C$ 1,696, with an average of C$ 1,393 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,051 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 21% above the C$ 1,393 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 660 round-trip via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF), compared to C$ 1,470 for direct.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Seattle to Istanbul Airport flights. 81% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 72–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-900neo variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Seattle to Istanbul Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Seattle to Istanbul Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about C$ 898.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Flights from Seattle to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Seattle to Istanbul Airport route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 21m.

One-stop flights from Seattle to Istanbul Airport most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 19% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) – 16% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Seattle to Istanbul Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,262 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 1,539, a difference of C$ 277.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Seattle and Istanbul Airport.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 05m, compared with 17h 20m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 18h 54m via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF).

Istanbul Airport is 10 hours ahead of Seattle (Turkey Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Kapaliçarşi. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.