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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Istanbul is to fly which costs 5.000 ₺ - 19.000 ₺ and takes 7h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 31m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 19.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki 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 3h.

How far is it from Helsinki to Istanbul?

The distance between Helsinki and Istanbul is 2206 km.

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

The best way to get from Helsinki to Istanbul without a car is to Bus via Białystok which takes 2 days 3h and costs 20.000 ₺ - 28.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Helsinki to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Istanbul bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Helsinki to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Istanbul is to Bus via Białystok which takes 2 days 3h and costs 20.000 ₺ - 28.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 5.000 ₺ - 19.000 ₺ and takes 7h 31m.

Where does the Helsinki to Istanbul bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Helsinki. It is currently 10:34 PM in Helsinki and 11:34 PM in Istanbul.

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

Book your Helsinki to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4392+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Helsinki to Istanbul - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 7 ways to get from Helsinki to Istanbul by plane, bus, train, night train, 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, bus
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Istanbul (IST)HEL - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 1m
₺4,979–23,429
Bus via Białystok
1. Take the bus from Helsinki Bus Station to Białystok Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bialystok to Dvirtsevyi Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
2d 3h
₺20,248–27,819
Bus, train, night train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Vilnius, Bus Station
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kraków Główny
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Wien Westbahnhof
4. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nord
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
2d 14h
₺15,397–24,780
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 31m
₺5,062–18,170
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Istanbul (IST)TLL - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
10h 5m
₺5,860–21,063
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D
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 13h
₺9,968–14,691
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Helsinki Bus Station to Tallinn Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Tallinn to Chisinau, Gara Feroviara
3. Take the bus from Chisnau South to Istanbul
3d 2h

Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Istanbul (IST) flights

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5h 14mAverage Duration

₺8,156Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,206 km
Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Helsinki Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Białystok Bus Station, Bialystok, and Dvirtsevyi Bus Station in around 2d 3h. Alternatively, Pegasus Airlines flies from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) once daily.

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