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

• Earliest: departs at 00:05 and lands at 12:05
• Latest: departs at 13:55 and lands at 01:55.

The flight takes about 12h.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport takes 12h, covering 4,921 miles.

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.

Return flights from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport range from £408 to £653, with an average of £510 over the past 12 months. Anything below £408 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 2% below the route average of £510. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £375 return via Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX), compared with £598 for direct.

Korean Air is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Turkish Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport flights are:

• Korean Air: 93% on time
• Turkish Airlines: 80% on time
• Asiana Airlines: 71% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 81% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £28–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines and Asiana Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Night flights for 33%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £309, which is 26% above the typical average for this route.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Incheon Intl (ICN) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning 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 Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 45m.

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

• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan (UBN) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £453 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £618, a difference of £165.

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

3 airlines operate flights between Incheon Intl Airport and Istanbul Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• Korean Air
• Asiana Airlines

Flying via Shimkent (CIT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 46m, compared to 16h 20m via Ashgabat (ASB) and 16h 57m via Tashkent Vostochny (TAS).

Istanbul Airport is 6 hours behind Incheon Intl Airport (Turkey Time vs Korean 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 Ayasofya. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport flights:

• Turkish Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Korean Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Asiana Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Korean Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Asiana Airlines: a cabin 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.