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Seattle to Istanbul flight compensation

If your flight from Seattle to Istanbul was delayed, cancelled or caused you to miss a connection, you may be entitled to compensation. FlightClaimly helps you check your case and handle the claim process.

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Quick facts

Route
Seattle → Istanbul
Origin airport
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Destination airport
İstanbul Airport (IST)
Countries
United States → Türkiye

About Seattle to Istanbul

Flights from Seattle to Istanbul connect Seattle–Tacoma International Airport in United States with İstanbul Airport in Türkiye. Depending on the airline, route, delay length and reason for the disruption, passengers may be protected by EU261 or UK261 when flights are delayed, cancelled or disrupted.

How much compensation can you receive?

The amount of compensation depends on the flight distance and the length of the delay at arrival. Eligible passengers may receive between €250 and €600.

Up to 1,500 km
€250
Short-haul flights
1,500–3,500 km
€400
Medium-haul flights
Over 3,500 km
€600
Long-haul flights

Passenger rights under EU261

Passengers flying from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to İstanbul Airport may have the right to compensation when the flight arrives at least three hours late, is cancelled at short notice, or causes a missed connection, as long as the disruption was within the airline's control.

When are you entitled to compensation?

To qualify for compensation, the flight disruption must normally be within the airline's control. Delays caused by technical issues, operational problems or crew shortages may qualify, while extraordinary circumstances such as severe weather, airport restrictions or air traffic control decisions may not.

Seattle to Istanbul compensation statistics

The statistics below provide an overview of passenger compensation rules and help explain when compensation may apply.

SEA → IST
Route

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to İstanbul Airport.

€600
Maximum compensation

Per passenger when the route and disruption qualify under EU261 or UK261.

3h+
Delay threshold

Compensation normally requires an arrival delay of at least three hours.

What happens after you submit your claim?

After you submit your claim, FlightClaimly reviews your information, prepares the claim and follows up with the airline throughout the process.

  1. 1

    Submit your claim

    You check your flight, add your passenger details and upload the documents needed to start the case.

  2. 2

    FlightClaimly reviews the case

    We review the information and prepare the claim before contacting the airline.

  3. 3

    The airline responds

    The airline reviews the claim and may approve, reject or request additional information.

  4. 4

    You receive your payout

    If the claim is successful, FlightClaimly helps complete the payout process.

How the claim process works

  1. 1Check your flight details and tell us what happened.
  2. 2Confirm whether the disruption may qualify under EU261 or UK261.
  3. 3Add your passenger details and booking reference.
  4. 4Sign the authority form so FlightClaimly can handle the claim.
  5. 5Upload your supporting documents.
  6. 6FlightClaimly submits the claim and follows up with the airline.

Common Seattle to Istanbul disruption types

  • ✓ Flight delayed more than 3 hours
  • ✓ Flight cancelled
  • ✓ Missed connection
  • ✓ Denied boarding
  • ✓ Technical problems
  • ✓ Operational disruption
  • ✓ Crew shortage
  • ✓ Strike
  • ✓ Bad weather

Frequently asked questions

Can I claim compensation for a delayed flight from Seattle to Istanbul?

You may be entitled to compensation if your flight from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to İstanbul Airport arrived at least three hours late and the disruption was within the airline's control. Eligibility depends on the operating airline, the reason for the delay and whether EU261 or UK261 applies.

How much compensation can I receive for the Seattle to Istanbul route?

Eligible passengers may receive between €250 and €600. The final amount depends primarily on the flight distance, the arrival delay and the rules that apply to the journey.

Does EU261 apply to flights from United States to Türkiye?

EU261 may apply depending on where the flight departed, where it arrived and which airline operated the flight. FlightClaimly checks the route and operating airline when assessing your case.

Can I claim if my Seattle to Istanbul flight was cancelled?

You may have a claim if the airline cancelled the flight at short notice and the cancellation was not caused by extraordinary circumstances. The alternative transport and notice provided by the airline can also affect eligibility.

What documents do I need for a Seattle to Istanbul compensation claim?

You should normally keep your booking confirmation, flight details, passenger information and any messages received from the airline about the disruption. Additional documents may be requested while the claim is reviewed.

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Seattle → Amsterdam

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Seattle → Munich

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Munich Airport (MUC)

Istanbul → Birmingham

İstanbul Airport (IST) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)

Istanbul → Düsseldorf

İstanbul Airport (IST) to Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)

Istanbul → Marseille

İstanbul Airport (IST) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)

Istanbul → Prague

İstanbul Airport (IST) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)

Istanbul → Valencia

İstanbul Airport (IST) to Valencia Airport (VLC)

Seattle → Reykjavik

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)

Oslo → Istanbul

Oslo Airport (OSL) to İstanbul Airport (IST)

Seattle → Helsinki

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)

Budapest → Istanbul

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD) to İstanbul Airport (IST)

Atlanta → Istanbul

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to İstanbul Airport (IST)

Boston → Istanbul

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) to İstanbul Airport (IST)

Chicago → Istanbul

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to İstanbul Airport (IST)

Denver → Istanbul

Denver International Airport (DEN) to İstanbul Airport (IST)

Detroit → Istanbul

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to İstanbul Airport (IST)

Heraklion → Istanbul

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) to İstanbul Airport (IST)

Houston → Istanbul

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to İstanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul → Göteborg

İstanbul Airport (IST) to Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT)

Los Angeles → Istanbul

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to İstanbul Airport (IST)

Miami → Istanbul

Miami International Airport (MIA) to İstanbul Airport (IST)

Montréal → Istanbul

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to İstanbul Airport (IST)

Nairobi → Istanbul

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to İstanbul Airport (IST)

New York → Istanbul

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to İstanbul Airport (IST)

Newark → Istanbul

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to İstanbul Airport (IST)

San Francisco → Istanbul

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to İstanbul Airport (IST)

São Paulo → Istanbul

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) to İstanbul Airport (IST)

Seattle → Dubai

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)

Seattle → Seoul

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Seattle → Taoyuan

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)

Seattle → Vancouver

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

Tocumen → Istanbul

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Toronto → Istanbul

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to İstanbul Airport (IST)

Vancouver → Istanbul

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to İstanbul Airport (IST)

Vancouver → Seattle

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Victoria → Seattle

Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Washington → Istanbul

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to İstanbul Airport (IST)

Yaoundé → Istanbul

Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) to İstanbul Airport (IST)

Anchorage → Seattle

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Ankara → Istanbul

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to İstanbul Airport (IST)

Boise → Seattle

Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Burbank → Seattle

Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Chicago → Seattle

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Dalaman → Istanbul

Dalaman International Airport (DLM) to İstanbul Airport (IST)

Dallas-Fort Worth → Seattle

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Denver → Seattle

Denver International Airport (DEN) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Eugene → Seattle

Eugene Airport (EUG) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Fairbanks → Seattle

Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Honolulu, Oahu → Seattle

Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Istanbul → Antalya

İstanbul Airport (IST) to Antalya International Airport (AYT)

Istanbul → Erzurum

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Istanbul → Kayseri

İstanbul Airport (IST) to Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR)

Istanbul → Samsun

İstanbul Airport (IST) to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF)

Juneau → Seattle

Juneau International Airport (JNU) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Kalispell → Seattle

Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Ketchikan → Seattle

Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Las Vegas → Seattle

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Los Angeles → Seattle

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Medford → Seattle

Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Monterey → Seattle

Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Newark → Seattle

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Oakland → Seattle

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Ontario → Seattle

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Pasco → Seattle

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Phoenix → Seattle

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Portland → Seattle

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Pullman → Seattle

Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Redmond → Seattle

Roberts Field (RDM) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Sacramento → Seattle

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

San Diego → Seattle

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

San Francisco → Seattle

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

San Jose → Seattle

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

San Luis Obispo → Seattle

San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

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John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Santa Rosa → Seattle

Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

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Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Denver International Airport (DEN)

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Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Eugene Airport (EUG)

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Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

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Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL)

Seattle → Houston

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

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Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)

Seattle → Kansas City

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

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Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

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Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)

Seattle → Los Angeles

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Seattle → Milwaukee

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Seattle → Minneapolis

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)

Seattle → Nashville

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Nashville International Airport (BNA)

Seattle → Oakland

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK)

Seattle → Ontario

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Seattle → Phoenix

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

Seattle → Portland

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)

Seattle → Redmond

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Roberts Field (RDM)

Seattle → Reno

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

Seattle → Sacramento

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

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Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)

Seattle → San Diego

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Seattle → San Francisco

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

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