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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Istanbul (State) is to bus which costs 8.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 0h.

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 10.000 ₺ - 50.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Istanbul (State)?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Istanbul (State). However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and arriving at İskenderpaşa via Bialystok, Dvirtsevyi Bus Station and Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

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 46h 31m and costs 8.500 ₺ - 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.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Istanbul (State) bus from?

Helsinki to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 station.

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 5.500 ₺ - 19.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 8.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 0h.

Where does the Helsinki to Istanbul (State) bus arrive?

Helsinki to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bialystok, Bus Station.

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 3074+ hotels available in Istanbul (State).

Helsinki to Istanbul (State) - 8 ways to travel via plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Helsinki to Istanbul (State) by plane, ferry, bus, 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
₺5,661–18,259
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
46h 31m
₺8,577–14,999
Drive 5,173.6 km
1. Drive from Helsinki to Istanbulcar 5,173.6 km
2d 6h
₺49,782–71,907
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
6h 49m
₺10,161–49,259
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 12m
₺7,757–14,909
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 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
₺8,341–12,410
Ferry, bus via Zhytomyr
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
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 12h
₺9,097–12,889
Ferry, bus via Chișinău
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Take the bus from Tallinn to Chisinau, Gara Feroviarabus
3. Take the bus from Chisnau South to Istanbulbus
3d 3h
₺15,877–39,199

Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Istanbul (IST) flights

32Weekly Planes

4h 58mAverage Duration

₺5,089Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Helsinki to Istanbul (State).

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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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to İskenderpaşa via Bialystok, Bus Station, Bialystok, Dvirtsevyi Bus Station, İstanbul Esenler bus station, and Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi in around 2d.

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