What this Istanbul & Seattle page shows
This page compares the full metro areas of Istanbul (IST, SAW) and Seattle (SEA) and lists every destination both cities can reach on a nonstop flight: 39 in all, across 22 countries and 5 regions. For each one you can see the flight time and distance from IST and from SEA, so the trade-off between the two legs is clear at a glance.
Use the map to see how far the options spread, then check the meet-in-the-middle pick (Dublin has the smallest gap in flight distance here) before opening the full table to sort all 39 shared routes. To filter by month and check live fares, open the Midway app with Istanbul and Seattle already loaded.
Where you can both fly
Every marker is a destination with nonstop service from both Istanbul and Seattle. The spread runs from Vancouver close by to Manila at the far edge, so you can gauge whether a short hop or a long-haul meet-up makes more sense.
All shared destinations
Each row is a destination both cities reach nonstop. The two right-hand columns give the flight time and distance from IST and from SEA. When those two legs are close, the trip splits evenly between Istanbul and Seattle. Open the full table in Midway to sort by either leg or filter by month.
Where in the world
Shared destinations grouped by region — 39 in total across 5 regions.
Year-round or seasonal
82% of these routes fly year-round, with 7 running only in certain seasons. If your meet-up date is flexible you have the full set to choose from; if it is fixed, lean toward the year-round destinations so you are not counting on a route that may not be flying that month.
Related Routes
Frequently asked questions
How many nonstop destinations do Istanbul and Seattle share?
Istanbul and Seattle share 39 destinations reachable nonstop from both metros, across 22 countries and 5 regions.
What is the closest place both Istanbul and Seattle can fly to nonstop?
Vancouver is the closest shared nonstop destination for Istanbul and Seattle.
Where should travelers from Istanbul and Seattle meet halfway?
Dublin is the most balanced shared destination, with the smallest difference in flight distance from the two cities.
What is the farthest shared nonstop destination from Istanbul and Seattle?
Manila is the farthest destination both Istanbul and Seattle can reach nonstop.
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Last updated: October 6, 2026