Cheap Flights from Seattle to Istanbul
Cheap Flights from Seattle to Istanbul
Looking for cheap flights from Seattle to Istanbul? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Seattle to Istanbul vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 22,500–35,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Seattle to Istanbul for specific travel dates.
2026-11-11
SEA - IST
Economy | 1 Stop
From 22,500 Pts + $260.9
2026-11-10
SEA - IST
Economy | 1 Stop
From 22,500 Pts + $261
2026-11-12
SEA - IST
Economy | 1 Stop
From 22,500 Pts + $261.1
2026-11-17
SEA - IST
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 23,000 Pts + $202.4
2026-12-31
SEA - IST
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 33,000 Pts + $202.8
2026-11-08
SEA - IST
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 35,000 Pts + $395.5
Seattle to Istanbul flight facts
Distance
6,056 mi
9,746 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 12h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+11h
Istanbul is 11 hours ahead of Seattle.
Airports in Seattle
SEA · Seattle Tacoma Intl
Airports in Istanbul
IST · Istanbul
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Vancouver - Istanbul · Vancouver is 127 mi from Seattle
Flights Portland - Istanbul · Portland is 129 mi from Seattle
Premium cabin flights from Seattle to Istanbul
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
SEA - IST
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 70,000 Pts + $1045.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
SEA - IST
Business | 2 Stops | 7 left
From 85,000 Pts + $1045.4
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
SEA - IST
Business | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 85,000 Pts + $1045.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
SEA - IST
Business | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 85,000 Pts + $1045.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
SEA - IST
Business | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 85,000 Pts + $1045.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
SEA - IST
Business | 1 Stop
From 125,400 Pts + $1595.4
Selected hotels for your next stay
Istanbul (Türkiye)
Hyatt Regency Istanbul Ataköy
From 12,000 Pts or $198
Istanbul (Türkiye)
Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas
From 25,000 Pts or $350
Istanbul (Türkiye)
Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus
From 58,000 Pts or $180
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Seattle to Istanbul depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Seattle to Istanbul.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Seattle to Istanbul.
Seattle and Istanbul are about 6,056 miles (9,746 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 6,056-mile straight-line distance takes about 12h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Istanbul is 11 hours ahead of Seattle.
Departures from Seattle: Seattle Tacoma Intl (SEA). Arrivals in Istanbul: Istanbul (IST).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Istanbul, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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