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Istanbul Modern
Türkiye’s leading museum of modern and contemporary art on the Karaköy waterfront, known for major Turkish and international exhibitions.
Flights from Incheon to Istanbul depart on average 37 times per day, taking around 13h 58m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $256 (€207) if you book in advance.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 4937 miles (7946 km) distance in 16h 35m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 4937 miles (7946 km) |
Average flight duration 13h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $256 (€207) |
Flights per day 37 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 16h 35m |
First flight 12:05 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Cheapest price
$1019
Average price
$1019
Fastest journey
20 h 45 m
Average duration
20 h 45 m
Flights per day
1
Distance
7946 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Incheon to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Incheon to Istanbul will cost around $1019 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $1019.
Of the 1 flights that leave Incheon for Istanbul onThu, Jun 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct flights cover the 7946 km distance in an average of 20 h 45 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 20 h 45 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the longest flights will take 20 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


The table below shows live departures for Incheon to Istanbul flights for tomorrow, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:55 PM Incheon | 20h45 | 11:40 AM Istanbul | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Moderate for tourists: local food and transit are affordable, while hotels and upscale dining in central areas cost more.
Around 5-10% in casual restaurants and 10% in nicer places. Round up taxis. Small tips for hotel staff are appreciated; not expected for fast food.
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