How to get fromSeoul to Istanbulby train or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Seoul to Istanbul by train or plane

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Train to Incheon International Airport, fly to Istanbul
best
1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train
2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Istanbul (IST)plane ICN - IST
15h 42m
₺14,236–29,272
Train to Daegu International Airport, fly to Istanbul
cheapest
1. Take the train from Suseo SRT to Dongdaegu Stationtrain
2. Fly from Daegu International Airport (TAE) to Istanbul (IST)plane TAE - IST
18h 47m
₺13,590–31,606
Fly Gimpo International Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Istanbul (IST)plane GMP - IST
19h 38m
₺20,152–35,192
Train to Incheon International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train
2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ICN - SAW
20h 49m
₺17,239–55,295

Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Istanbul (IST) flights

35Weekly Planes

13h 41mAverage Duration

₺13,942Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,027.2 km
Duration: 15h 42m

What companies run services between Seoul, South Korea and Istanbul, Turkey?

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Istanbul (IST) every 4 hours.

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Istanbul(opens in a new window), Türkiye(opens in a new window)

The Turkish city is a traveller’s dream. A visit to the world-famous Blue Mosque is a must, along with Topkapi Palace and church-turned-mosque-turned-museum Hagia Sophia. Transport yourself to ancient times in the Grand Bazaar, walk through the fascinating Basilica Cistern, wander down Istiklal Avenue in the heart of the city, and take a river cruise down the Bosphorus. Rejuvenate your body at a local hammam or Turkish bath, sip on some divine Turkish coffee and feast on delicious food and baklava, before checking out the city’s thriving nightlife scene.

Things to do in Istanbul

Mall of Istanbul(Opens in a new window)

The Mall of İstanbul (with a dotted capital I, the Turkish spelling of the word İstanbul; abbreviated form MOİ) is a mixed-use development in the Başakşehir district of Istanbul, centered around one of Turkey's largest shopping malls with of gross leasable area.

Places to stay in Istanbul

Şar Pansiyon(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Alpinn Hotel Istanbul(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Yılsam Sultanahmet Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Eurostar Old City Hotel & Spa(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

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