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Connecting route · South Korea → Turkiye

Flights from Seoul to Ankara

There are no direct flights from Seoul to Ankara. 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
SELESBTAS

Seoul to Ankara at a glance

Fastest journey12h 21mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tashkent or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Seoul to Ankara

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

1
SEL Tashkent (TAS) ANK
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Centrum Air, Qanot Sharq · Leg 2: Uzbekistan Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 21m
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2
SEL Istanbul (IST) ANK
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 52m
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3
SEL Doha (DOH) ANK
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~14h 18m
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4
SEL Almaty (ALA) ANK
Leg 1: Air Astana, Asiana Airlines, Eastar Jet · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~13h 15m
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SEL Frankfurt (FRA) ANK
Leg 1: American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress
Self-transfer likely ~16h 56m
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SEL Dubai (DXB) ANK
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: flydubai, Pegasus Airlines
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
-6hAnkara vs Seoul
Currency in Ankara
TRY
Airports
ICN, GMP → ESB

Flights from Seoul to Ankara: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Seoul to Ankara?
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 Seoul to Ankara?
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 Seoul and Ankara?
The best connecting points are Tashkent (TAS), Istanbul (IST), Doha (DOH) and Almaty (ALA). Asiana Airlines flies both legs via Tashkent, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Seoul and Ankara?
Seoul: Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP). Ankara: Esenboğa International Airport (ESB).
What is the time difference between Seoul and Ankara?
Ankara is 6 hours behind Seoul.

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