Traveling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is 12 hours 35 minutes.
Seattle's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Seattle ten hours behind Istanbul.
Flights from IST to SEA start at 08:05 — the earliest with Turkish Airlines. The last departure is at 15:20 with Turkish Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 12 weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your IST to SEA flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to exploring Seattle (and perhaps some other great corners of United States!). Check out the direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Turkish Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IST and SEA:
Vancouver International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Currently, AED 1,544 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is AED 2,531. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from IST to SEA by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Landing cheap flights from IST to SEA is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is around 48 kilometers from central Istanbul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to IST? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SEA instead:
Pick up a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport rental car and discover Seattle and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Europcar and Budget are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport about one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is approximately 23 kilometers from the center of Seattle. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Seattle. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Seattle during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IST to SEA sometime then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Portland is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Seattle. Around 241 kilometers away to the south, check out popular attractions including Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland Japanese Garden and Pittock Mansion.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in United States, consider Spokane, roughly 370 kilometers east of Seattle. Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls are among the biggest draws.
