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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Finland is to fly which costs €100 - €380 and takes 7h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Finland is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs €100 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Finland?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Finland station. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Helsinki, Bus Station via Zhytomyr and Tallinn, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Finland?

The distance between Istanbul and Finland is 2188 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Finland without a car is to bus via Białystok which takes 2 days 3h and costs €390 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Istanbul to Finland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Finland bus from?

Istanbul to Finland bus services, operated by Gunsel, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Finland?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Finland is to bus via Białystok which takes 2 days 3h and costs €390 - €600. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €100 - €380 and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the Istanbul to Finland bus arrive?

Istanbul to Finland bus services, operated by Gunsel, arrive at Zhytomyr Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Finland?

Finland is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 8:58 PM in Istanbul and 7:58 PM in Finland.

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

Book your Istanbul to Finland bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Finland?

There are 1337+ hotels available in Finland.

Istanbul to Finland - 9 ways to travel via bus, plane, ferry, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Finland by bus, plane, ferry, 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.

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Helsinki Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)IST - HEL
7h 10m
€126–459
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Helsinki Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)SAW - HEL
7h 6m
€103–373
Bus via Białystok
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Bialystok
3. Take the bus from Białystok Bus Station to Helsinki Harbour Terminal 2
2d 3h
€398–557
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Turku Airport
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Turku Airport (TKU)IST - TKU
9h 53m
€138–611
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Tampere–Pirkkala Airport
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tampere–Pirkkala Airport (TMP)IST - TMP
11h 25m
€206–611
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)IST - TLL
3. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki
10h 42m
€143–418
Night train, bus, ferry
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy
3. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D
4. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki
2d 8h
€192–404
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Zhytomyr Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Zhytomyr to Tallinn Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Station
2d 15h
€196–351
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Chisnau South
2. Take the bus from Chisinau, Gara Feroviara to Tallinn
3. Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Station
3d 5h

Istanbul (IST) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) flights

28Weekly Planes

5h 16mAverage Duration

€161Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,188.2 km
Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Finland?

You can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Simonkatu via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station, Bialystok, Białystok Bus Station, Helsinki Harbour Terminal 2, and Länsiterm. T2 in around 2d 3h. Alternatively, Pegasus Airlines flies from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) once daily.

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