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£222 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Seoul Incheon Airport

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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Incheon Intl (IST-ICN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Istanbul to Incheon Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Istanbul to Incheon

Mon, 11 Aug - Sun, 17 Aug
MIAT Mongolian Logo
14:20 - 22:25IST-ICN
26h 05m1 stop
MIAT Mongolian Logo
01:50 - 12:25ICN-IST
16h 35m1 stop
£362MIAT Mongolian
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Mon, 11 Aug - Sat, 16 Aug
MIAT Mongolian Logo
14:20 - 22:25IST-ICN
26h 05m1 stop
MIAT Mongolian Logo
01:50 - 12:25ICN-IST
16h 35m1 stop
£363MIAT Mongolian
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Mon, 17 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov
China Southern Logo
15:55 - 15:15IST-ICN
17h 20m1 stop
China Southern Logo
16:15 - 07:10ICN-IST
20h 55m1 stop
£396China Southern
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Mon, 17 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov
China Southern Logo
15:55 - 20:35IST-ICN
22h 40m1 stop
China Southern Logo
16:15 - 07:10ICN-IST
20h 55m1 stop
£398China Southern
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Sat, 13 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep
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16:00 - 22:10IST-ICN
24h 10m1 stop
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17:50 - 07:40ICN-IST
19h 50m1 stop
Fri, 12 Sep - Fri, 19 Sep
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17:05 - 09:40IST-ICN
34h 35m2 stops
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09:25 - 06:00ICN-IST
26h 35m1 stop
Sat, 13 Sep - Fri, 19 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
07:30 - 10:45IST-ICN
21h 15m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
01:35 - 06:15ICN-IST
34h 40m1 stop
£532Etihad Airways
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Mon, 1 Sep - Sun, 7 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
07:30 - 10:45IST-ICN
21h 15m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
01:35 - 13:05ICN-IST
17h 30m1 stop
£536Etihad Airways
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Fri, 12 Sep - Fri, 19 Sep
Air Astana Logo
17:05 - 09:40IST-ICN
34h 35m2 stops
Air Astana Logo
11:10 - 22:10ICN-IST
41h 00m2 stops
£545Air Astana
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Thu, 11 Sep - Fri, 19 Sep
Air Astana Logo
00:50 - 09:40IST-ICN
26h 50m2 stops
Air Astana Logo
11:10 - 22:10ICN-IST
41h 00m2 stops
£548Air Astana
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Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Incheon

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Korean Air

Korean Air's Prestige Class on 747-8 offers direct aisle access and high privacy partitions.


Korean Air's Economy class offers complimentary meals and alcohol, enhancing the long-haul experience.

Read more about Korean Airby Robert Schrader
Asiana Airlines

Asiana's Economy Smartium offers 4 inches extra legroom, priority boarding, and lounge access in Seoul.


Asiana's A380 top deck offers spacious economy seats with personal side lockers for extra space.

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines' Business Class offers lie-flat seats, free Wi-Fi up to 1GB, and extensive meal service.


Turkish Airlines' stopover programme offers free city tours or hotel stays for long connections.

Airports
IST

Expect lengthy waits at security during busy times. Arrive early and wear comfortable shoes for the large terminal.

Read more about ISTby Jenna Scatena
ICN

Use the AREX Express train for a quick 40-minute trip to Seoul Station from ICN.

Read more about ICNby Robert Schrader
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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Incheon flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to Incheon to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul to Seoul Incheon Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Incheon Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Seoul Incheon Airport on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Istanbul to Seoul Incheon Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Wednesdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to Incheon Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Incheon Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Incheon Intl Airport is April, where tickets cost £472 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £630 and £628 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Istanbul Airport to Incheon Intl Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at £628 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Incheon Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Incheon Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to Incheon Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.


Good to know - Cheap tickets from Istanbul to Seoul Incheon Airport

Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight£222
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from Istanbul to Seoul Incheon Airport

When to book flights from Istanbul to Incheon

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Incheon based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Istanbul to Seoul Incheon Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to Incheon Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Incheon Intl Airport was £295 for a one-way ticket and £482 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Istanbul to Seoul Incheon Airport?

    On your way to Seoul Incheon Airport, you’ll fly out from Istanbul. You’ll be landing at Incheon Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul to Seoul Incheon Airport?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul to Seoul Incheon Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul to Seoul Incheon Airport?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Istanbul and Seoul Incheon Airport, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul to Seoul Incheon Airport?

    There are direct flights from Istanbul to Seoul Incheon Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Istanbul to Incheon, MIAT Mongolian or China Southern?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Incheon are MIAT Mongolian and China Southern. With an average price for the route of £424 and an overall rating of 8.7, MIAT Mongolian is the most popular choice. China Southern is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £411 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul to Seoul Incheon Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Istanbul to Seoul Incheon Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul to Seoul Incheon Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Seoul Incheon Airport from Istanbul is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul to Seoul Incheon Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Seoul Incheon Airport with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul to Seoul Incheon Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Seoul Incheon Airport from Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Incheon Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Seoul Incheon Airport to Istanbul? 25% of our users found flights on this route for Seoul Incheon Airport or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to Seoul Incheon Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Istanbul to Incheon Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Incheon Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Istanbul to Incheon Intl

Monday

Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines

Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Tuesday

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines

Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Thursday

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Friday

Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines

Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Saturday

Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines

Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Sunday

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Incheon Intl to Istanbul

Monday

Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines

Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Tuesday

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines

Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Thursday

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Friday

Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines

Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Saturday

Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines

Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Sunday

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Istanbul to Incheon

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Incheon. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Istanbul to Incheon? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.7
MIAT MongolianOverall score based on 18 reviews
9.1Crew
8.8Boarding
8.3Comfort
7.3Entertainment
8.0Food
Airline reviews

It was great. I had an exit row seat so I had a ton of legroom. The service was good and the food was decent.

8.0 ExcellentMichael, Jun 2024ICN - UBN
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It was great. I had an exit row seat so I had a ton of legroom. The service was good and the food was decent.

Aircraft used was a 10 year old 767 which is being maintained in excellent condition. Business class was very comfortable and reclined sufficiently to allow me to sleep. The crew were excellent and very attentive. The only two unfortunates were a) food quality, the beef was very tough and below the standard for business class service; and b) the onboard entertainment offered little for non-Mongolians. All around, I would gladly fly MIAT again.

The flight was on time and the aircraft new and well-maintained. Service was friendly and well carried out. Seating on the 737 MAX in business class was comfortable enough that I could doze off during the 4 hour flight. Arrival in Ulsan Baatar was on time and baggage delivered to the belt quickly. I was pleasantly surprised by the entire event and have no trouble recommending MIAT.

No entertainment display working whole flight it was like a veggie 😒

The aircraft was massive (A-380) and became crowded with 400+ passengers on board.

The plane hasnt left im stuck in seatle still my flight has been grounded for almost 5 hours

My luggage didn’t arrive with my flight. Flight was delayed by nearly 2 hours while we sat on the plane and I almost missed my connecting flight and subsequently missed the last train from the airport so it took me another 2 hours to get to my destination after arriving, Crew skipped me several times when offering beverages, and I couldn’t get their attention at times because they wouldn’t even make eye contact with me. They didn’t give me a form for disembarking so I had to go to the back of the line after waiting an eternity for immigration. Paid for on flight wi- fi that didn’t work for most of the flight.

Love flying Asiana. Been using it for over a decade now.

I had a bad experience coming from America to Thailand. On my connecting flight my check in suitcase was not put on the departing aircraft, I received my suitcase 24 hours after arriving in Bangkok and when I open my luggage my hand swelled up. The next morning when I put on an outfit from my suitcase my face swelled up and became numb. My entire vacation was ruined it seems that some kind of chemical was sprayed into suitcase and ruined my clothes and got me sick. The staff at my hotel called the airline and spoke to someone and they told me to file a complaint and gave my a website to do so. I did not file a complaint I felt like it would have fell on death ears. I had to throw away my brand new vacation clothes and suitcase and I had the worst vacation ever due to this happening to me.

The staff was courteous and the flight was very smooth. It was so nice to see the captain greeting the passengers at the end of the flights.

The beefsteak on the lunch menu was excellent! I usually do not eat airplane food. I loved it.

Staff always with a smile and very helpful with my mom who has mobility issues.

It was amazing. I was not expecting the phenomenal customer service Asiana provides.

The seats felt very small. We were supplied with pillows and blankets, which was nice. Lots of noise from the bathroom, plus exterior noise. Made it hard to hear the entertainment system, even using my own noise-cancelling headphones. The food was really bad. I generally request a vegetarian meal and one was supplied, but the pasta was cold and hard and there was nothing pleasant about it. Drinks were very limited. All I wanted was water, and on a 4 hour flight, I was given 2 cups of about 3 ounces each.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

It was okay. Boarding the staff made you feel rushed like we were late or something

I had a terrible experience checking in at the airport for my flight. I booked my ticket initially through Kayak while it was promoted as a ticket that offers a carry on and 2 suit cases. (I have a screen shot as a proof of it) I selected it to buy three tickets and paid online. Couple of minutes later airfare assist which is the OTA offering the ticket called me saying My card declined. So I used a different card that went through. I was surprised that they increased the price ticket by a $167. They said the ticket no longer exists and because my card declined I had to buy a new one. So I did. The day my family and I were traveling I could not check in and when I went to the airport I was shocked to be told my ticket had no bags allowed and must pay $200 per bag for three people 6 bags mean I have to pay $1200. I called the travel agency as I feel I was scammed the confirmation didn’t say anything about the bags and they never told me the new ticket doesn’t not include any bag so they changed it after I selected it on your app without informing me. Very sneaky. The travel agency said they will reimburse me only for one bag person. Which means I still paid $600 I still feel very disappointed to pay such an expense. I have always used Kayak to buy my flight tickets and telling everyone how good your rates and app are however after this I feel I was mislead and paid more for something I should not have to. You allowing such an agency on your platform will surely hurt your reputation and level of integrity. I have all the proofs from the screen shot to the confirmation email from them, the or email offering to reimburse o e bag per person and the $1200 bag fees receipts that I paid on the desk. I must be refund the full amount and I look forward to your response.

A380 First Class Apartments were phenomenal. Comfortable bed and matress cover, superior vegetarian five course meal, shower, small business lounge and plenty of exercise walking around the aircraft.

second leg was more comfortable. Customer service in Abu Dhabi is okay.

Horrible. After paying for my seats, I was cramped, had no overhead bin space, freezing as the flight had no temperature controls, the food was awful and served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and then never received any. I booked this flight as a partner through American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Took a long time for boarding. The flight was comfortable.

Flight was delayed due to slow boarding process by etihad. Update food options and movies as well.

Extremely bad food, they never gave our bags in time, the online check-in did not let us check in because we had Indian OCI not sure why we were given the option to check in then, because we couldn’t check in online we had to go in person and we were not able to change our seats and sit with our family

Used to Etihad employees are very rude and unprofessional but now better than before over all is okay now

we were delayed from Athens to Abu Dhabi by an hour and a half, so I had trouble connecting the flight from there to Bali. It could have been done had they waited even 15 mins. There was another lady who was in the same boat. By the time we were half way across the terminal, they have actually already issued different flights for us to go Jakarta then to Bali. Not to mention the inconvenience of waiting over 4 hrs at the airport and the subsequent inconvenience, we did not arrive to Bali till after 800pm the next day, which means I paid for the hotel for nothing when I could have been there before noon the next day! There was little explanation. It was just as well I needed some assistance getting around, otherwise the 2 of us would have been completely lost! Not going to fly with them again!

Likes: on time departure, new plane Didn’t like:very poor quality food, very limited entertainment.no amenity kit etc.

Took forever to board. They made announcements without the loudspeaker and since the waiting room was full of screaming kids, no one could hear what they were saying. The business class sleeper seats were designed for tall skinny people. When partially reclined there was nowhere to rest my feet because they did not reach the footrest. and when fully reclined there wasn't room at my sides for my arms. Definitely one of the worst sleeper seats I have ever had.

I hate to have pay for my first luggage 165$ when I did my search on Kayak with 2 luggages .I don't plan to use kayak in the future and go with Turkish airlines directly

It was great except my luggage was C severely damaged over i picked it up off the carousel in London. . A suit case that had been used once does no longer have the use of the extendable arm as it’s broken

About an hour delay but we made it to Chicago. I feel that the smaller connecting flights are the ones that cause the delays on the bigger planes that fly international.

Amazing trip! No delays, no broken or lost luggage, and amazing food.

The food we received during the flight was excellent. The service was very friendly. Definitely the best value for the money when flying across the Atlantic.

I use a wheelchair for mobility. Both in my flight from Houston and back to Houston from Istanbul, the Turkish airline staff asked that I claim my wheelchair at the luggage area. On arrival to Istanbul, parts of the wheelchair were in disarray at that time I raised no objection however upon claiming my wheelchair in Houston parts where outright missing. In both occasions, upon arriving in Houston and arriving in Istanbul, I asked multiple times why am made to pick up my wheelchair in the baggage claim rather than at the jet bridge. Getting the wheelchair at the jet bridge minimizes the probability of loosing parts because they can be hopefully reclaimed on the spot. I was told in Houston that a manager turned down my request to claim the wheelchair at the jet bridge in Houston. This is extremely frustrating because a wheelchair is not a set of clean underwear or a toothbrush- this is the way I move. A Turkish Arline staff took my complaint at the luggage claim area in Houston but as of the writing of this review the only contact I have received from the airline is because I initiated a claim rather than her as she told me she would.

The security at the airport was excellent. The one criticism is the boarding process just before entering the plane. There were only 2 boarding lines and there were no barriers thus leading to a mass rush to enter the plane. I suggest that they board by rows, eight or ten rows at a time to prevent the mass rush to enter the plane. Otherwise, I would highly recommend Turkish Airlines

I liked everything: the work of the flight attendants, the work of the crew, the frequency on the plane and in the toilet.

This flight was in the air when the national power outage happened on 28 April 2025 in Spain and Portugal. As a result Lisbon airport was closed and the flight was diverted to Porto. There were no phones, internet or ATMs working and the Turkish Airlines ground crew in Porto were trying to find alternative transport to Lisbon (by bus). This did not materialise until late in the evening. The Turkish Airlines ground crew suggested that passengers may find their own way of getting to Lisbon. That in itself is a failure of Turkish Airlines, but understandable as there were no means of communication. The Turkish Airlines ground crew also said that any expenses insured for travel to Lisbon will be refunded by the Airline through their website. Unfortunately, I could find no way to travel back to Lisbon other than to hitch hike with an Uber driver. Because no systems were available and no credit card payment possible I paid the driver 140 Euros in cash with no receipt as systems were down. I arrived at my Lisbon hotel at 23:30 (flight was scheduled to land at 12:30). Upon contacting Turkish Airlines for compensation they are not willing to do anything as I do not have an invoice for my expenses. They do not even consider the 10 hours of delay and inactivity on their part as a reason to provide any sort of curtesy towards me. I find their behaviour appalling.

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