What is the cheapest way to get from Finland to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Finland to Istanbul is to bus via Białystok which costs 9.000 ₺ - 12.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Finland to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Finland to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs 4.200 ₺ - 21.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Finland and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Finland station to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Bus Station and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Bialystok and Dvirtsevyi Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Finland to Istanbul?

The distance between Finland and Istanbul is 2185 km. The road distance is 5173.6 km.

How do I travel from Finland to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Finland to Istanbul without a car is to bus via Białystok which takes 2 days 2h and costs 9.000 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Finland to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Finland to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Finland to Istanbul bus from?

Finland to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Finland to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Finland to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs 4.200 ₺ - 21.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Białystok, which costs 9.000 ₺ - 12.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Finland to Istanbul bus arrive?

Finland to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D station.

What is the time difference between Finland and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Finland. It is currently 4:12 AM in Finland and 5:12 AM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Finland to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Finland to Istanbul is 5174 km. It takes approximately 2 days 6h to drive from Finland to Istanbul.

How do I get a bus ticket from Finland to Istanbul?

Book your Finland to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4444+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Finland to Istanbul - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Finland to Istanbul by plane, bus, car, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Helsinki Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Istanbul (IST)plane HEL - IST
6h 53m
₺4,250–20,653
Bus via Białystok
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Bialystok, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bialystok to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
2d 2h
₺9,357–11,798
Drive 5,173.6 km
1. Drive from Helsinki to Istanbulcar 5,173.6 km
2d 6h
₺47,331–68,367
Fly Helsinki Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane HEL - SAW
7h 5m
₺4,363–19,674
Fly Oulu Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Oulu Airport (OUL) to Istanbul (IST)plane OUL - IST
9h 23m
₺7,734–24,249
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Istanbul (IST)plane TLL - IST
10h 28m
₺5,780–19,960
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus
2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Zhytomyrbus
3. Take the bus from Zhytomyr Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
2d 14h
₺9,883–15,079
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tallinn to Chisinau, Gara Feroviarabus
3. Take the bus from Chisnau South to Istanbulbus
3d 7h

Finland to Istanbul by bus

7Weekly Buses

2d 14hAverage Duration

₺9,883Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,185.4 km
Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Finland and Istanbul, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines and Air Baltic fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Istanbul (IST) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Bialystok, Bus Station, Bialystok, and Dvirtsevyi Bus Station in around 2d 2h.

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