What is the cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Istanbul (State)?

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Istanbul (State) is to fly which costs 4.300 ₺ - 19.000 ₺ and takes 6h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Helsinki to Istanbul (State)?

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs 4.300 ₺ - 19.000 ₺.

How far is it from Helsinki to Istanbul (State)?

The distance between Helsinki and Istanbul (State) is 2203 km. The road distance is 5173.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Helsinki to Istanbul (State) without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 47h 52m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Helsinki to Istanbul (State)?

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Helsinki to Istanbul (State), including transfers.

Bus or fly from Helsinki to Istanbul (State)?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 7h 19m and costs 4.500 ₺ - 22.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 9.500 ₺ - 15.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 14h.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Istanbul (State)?

Istanbul (State) is 1h ahead of Helsinki. It is currently 2:19 AM in Helsinki and 3:19 AM in Istanbul (State).

Can I drive from Helsinki to Istanbul (State)?

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

Where can I stay near Istanbul (State)?

There are 4352+ hotels available in Istanbul (State).

Helsinki to Istanbul (State) - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Helsinki to Istanbul (State) by plane, ferry, bus, train, night train, or car

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
7h 19m
₺4,548–21,148
Fly Helsinki Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane HEL - SAW
6h 49m
₺4,348–18,148
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Take the bus from Tallinn Bus Station to Riga Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
47h 52m
₺7,266–14,098
Bus, train, night train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Kaunas, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Kaunas to Kraków Głównytrain
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Wien Hbftrain Ic
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
2d 12h
₺18,940–28,315
Drive 5,173.6 km
1. Drive from Helsinki to Istanbulcar 5,173.6 km
2d 6h
₺47,250–68,250
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
9h 22m
₺5,726–20,798
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
₺9,853–14,657
Bus via Chișinău
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

Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Istanbul (IST) flights

24Weekly Planes

5h 14mAverage Duration

₺6,689Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,202.6 km
Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Istanbul (State), 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 Aksaray via Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D, Zhytomyr Bus Station, İstanbul Esenler bus station, and Esenler Otogar in around 2d 14h.

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