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Connecting route · Turkiye → South Korea

Flights from Ankara to Seoul

There are no direct flights from Ankara to Seoul. The easiest way is one stop via Tashkent or Istanbul, about 12h 21m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 21m
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Ankara to Seoul at a glance

Fastest journey12h 21mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tashkent or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Ankara to Seoul

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
ANK Tashkent (TAS) SEL
Leg 1: Uzbekistan Airways · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Centrum Air, Qanot Sharq
One airline, one ticket ~12h 21m
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ANK Istanbul (IST) SEL
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 52m
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ANK Doha (DOH) SEL
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~14h 18m
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ANK Almaty (ALA) SEL
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, Asiana Airlines, Eastar Jet
Self-transfer likely ~13h 15m
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ANK Frankfurt (FRA) SEL
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress · Leg 2: American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air
Self-transfer likely ~16h 56m
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ANK Dubai (DXB) SEL
Leg 1: flydubai, Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates
Self-transfer likely ~15h 14m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
7,745 km4,810 miles
Journey time
12h 21mestimate
Time difference
+6hSeoul vs Ankara
Currency in Seoul
KRW
Airports
ESB → ICN, GMP

Flights from Ankara to Seoul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ankara to Seoul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Tashkent, Istanbul and Doha. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Ankara to Seoul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,745 km.
Where do you change planes between Ankara and Seoul?
The best connecting points are Tashkent (TAS), Istanbul (IST), Doha (DOH) and Almaty (ALA). Uzbekistan Airways flies both legs via Tashkent, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ankara and Seoul?
Ankara: Esenboğa International Airport (ESB). Seoul: Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
What is the time difference between Ankara and Seoul?
Seoul is 6 hours ahead of Ankara.

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