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

• Earliest: departs at 02:20 and lands at 12:18
• Latest: departs at 21:55 and lands at 07:53.

The flight takes about 9h 58m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Incheon Intl Airport takes 9h 58m, 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 Istanbul Airport to Incheon Intl Airport range from £434 to £691, with an average of £529 over the past 12 months. Anything below £434 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 27% above the £529 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £292 return via Ashgabat (ASB), compared with £738 for direct.

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

• Korean Air: 93% on time
• Asiana Airlines: 75% on time
• Turkish Airlines: 74% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 78% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £39–£39 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.

Night is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to Incheon Intl Airport flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 1%, and Afternoon flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Incheon Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £267, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

Incheon Intl Airport (ICN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £9 for economy cars. Top options include:

• WECAR
• Wheego
• Yesaway
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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

Night 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 Istanbul Airport to Incheon Intl Airport route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h 02m.

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

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Ashgabat (ASB) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan (UBN) – 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Incheon Intl Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £474 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £638, a difference of £164.

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

• Turkish Airlines
• Korean Air
• Asiana Airlines

Flying via Almaty (ALA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 01m, compared to 17h 55m via Shimkent (CIT) and 18h 19m via Tashkent Vostochny (TAS).

Incheon Intl Airport is 6 hours ahead of Istanbul Airport (Korean Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Incheon Intl Airport are Songdo Central Park and Wolmido Amusement Park. These are among the most viewed places in Incheon Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Istanbul Airport to Incheon Intl Airport flights:

• 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:

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