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

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Fly Istanbul to Incheon International Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane IST - ICN
2. Take the bus from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Ramada Hotel and Suites Namdaemunbus
13h 32m
₩420,730–895,764
Fly Istanbul to Gimpo International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)plane IST - GMP
17h 36m
₩859,998–2,139,013
Fly Istanbul to Daegu International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Daegu International Airport (TAE)plane IST - TAE
2. Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Suseo SRTtrain
17h 2m
₩774,057–2,779,904
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Incheon International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane SAW - ICN
2. Take the bus from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Ramada Hotel and Suites Namdaemunbus
26h 7m
₩438,446–1,625,682

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

36Weekly Planes

11h 53mAverage Duration

₩364,255Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,027.7 km
Duration: 13h 32m

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

Turkish Airlines, Asiana Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP) 3 times a day.

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Seoul(opens in a new window), South Korea(opens in a new window)

The city that never sleeps, the South Korean capital is a haven for the young and the young-at-heart. The sprawling Dongdaemun market area with its 20+ malls is a shopper’s delight, while a visit to Lotte World, the largest indoor theme park in the world, is a guarantee for all-around fun. Immerse yourself in royal history at the Gyeongbokgung Royal Palace, and check out the Gahoe Museum where over 1,500 traditional Korean art and craft pieces are on display. Night owls will revel in the all-night diners offering a jam-packed food-and-drink menu, from bibimbap to Korean BBQ to soju shots.

Things to do in Seoul

Gyeongbokgung(Opens in a new window)

Gyeongbokgung, also known as Gyeongbokgung Palace or Gyeongbok Palace, was the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty. Built in 1395, it is located in northern Seoul, South Korea. The largest of the Five Grand Palaces built by the Joseon dynasty, Gyeongbokgung served as the home of Kings of the Joseon dynasty, the Kings' households, as well as the government of Joseon.

Ewha Womans University(Opens in a new window)

Ewha Womans University is a private women's university in Seoul, South Korea founded in 1886 by the American Methodist Episcopal Church. It is currently the world's largest female educational institute and is one of the most prestigious universities in South Korea.

National Museum of Korea(Opens in a new window)

The National Museum of Korea is the flagship museum of Korean history and art in South Korea and is the cultural organization that represents Korea. Since its establishment in 1945, the museum has been committed to various studies and research activities in the fields of archaeology, history, and art, continuously developing a variety of exhibitions and education programs.

War Memorial of Korea(Opens in a new window)

War Memorial of Korea is located in Yongsan-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It opened in 1994 on the former site of the army headquarters to exhibit and memorialize the military history of Korea. The building was built for the purpose of preventing war through lessons in wretched Korean war and for peaceful reunification (Republic of Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea). The memorial building has six indoor exhibition rooms and an outdoor exhibition centre displaying war memorabilia and military equipment.

Places to stay in Seoul

Orakai Insadong Suites(Opens in a new window)

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Lotte Hotel Seoul(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE HOTELS(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Royal Hotel Seoul Myeongdong(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

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