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

The cheapest way to get from Finland to Istanbul is to fly which costs 5.500 ₺ - 14.000 ₺ and takes 7h 7m.

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 24m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 22.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Finland and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Finland to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Helsinki and arriving at Istanbul via Tallinn Harbour, Warsaw Bus Station West and Chisnau Gara Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 31m.

How far is it from Finland to Istanbul?

The distance between Finland and Istanbul is 2180 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 Warsaw which takes 46h 31m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m 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 , depart from Helsinki station.

Bus or fly from Finland to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Finland to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 24m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 22.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Warsaw, which costs and takes 46h 31m.

Where does the Finland to Istanbul bus arrive?

Finland to Istanbul bus services, operated by , arrive at Tallinn station.

What is the time difference between Finland and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Finland. It is currently 11:02 PM in Finland and 12:02 AM in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4533+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Finland to Istanbul - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Finland to Istanbul by plane, bus, train, or night train

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)HEL - IST
6h 24m
₺5,544–21,127
Bus via Warsaw
1. Take the bus from Helsinki to Tallinn
2. Take the bus from Tallinn Harbour to Warsaw, Zachodnia
3. Take the bus from Warsaw Bus Station West to Chișinău, North Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Chisnau Gara Nord to Istanbul
46h 31m
Bus, train, night train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki to Tallinn
2. Take the bus from Tallinn Harbour to Warsaw
3. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Wien Hbf
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
2d 8h
Fly Helsinki Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)HEL - SAW
7h 7m
₺5,657–13,648
Bus to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the bus from Helsinki to Tallinn
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Istanbul (IST)TLL - IST
7h 32m
Fly Oulu Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Oulu Airport (OUL) to Istanbul (IST)OUL - IST
8h 54m
₺10,825–21,739
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki to Tallinn
2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Zhytomyr
3. Take the bus from Zhytomyr Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
2d 10h
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Helsinki to Tallinn
2. Take the bus from Tallinn to Chisinau, Gara Feroviara
3. Take the bus from Chişinău Sud Vest to Constanța Autogara Sud Herli-So
4. Take the bus from Constanța to İstanbul Esenler bus station
3d 1h

Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Istanbul (IST) flights

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5h 14mAverage Duration

₺2,359Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,180.3 km
Duration: 6h 24m

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 to Istanbul via Tallinn, Tallinn Harbour, Warsaw, Zachodnia, Warsaw Bus Station West, Chișinău, North Bus Station, and Chisnau Gara Nord in around 46h 31m.

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