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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Finland is to bus which costs €140 - €240 and takes 2 days 0h.

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 6h 42m and costs €120 - €390.

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 Dvirtsevyi Bus Station and Bialystok, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Finland?

The distance between Istanbul and Finland is 2185 km. The road distance is 5176.1 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 which takes 2 days 0h and costs €140 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m 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 fly which takes 6h 42m and costs €120 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €240 and takes 2 days 0h.

Where does the Istanbul to Finland bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Finland?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Finland is 5176 km. It takes approximately 2 days 6h to drive from Istanbul to Finland.

Where can I stay near Finland?

There are 1325+ hotels available in Finland.

Istanbul to Finland - 10 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Finland by plane, bus, car, 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 Istanbul to Helsinki Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane IST - HEL
6h 42m
€123–384
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Kaunas Central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kaunas, Bus Station to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
2d
€149–233
Drive 5,176.1 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Helsinkicar 5,176.1 km
2d 6h
€939–1,356
Fly Istanbul to Turku Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Turku Airport (TKU)plane IST - TKU
9h 2m
€157–557
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Helsinki Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane SAW - HEL
7h 3m
€443–954
Fly Istanbul to Tampere–Pirkkala Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tampere–Pirkkala Airport (TMP)plane IST - TMP
12h 8m
€202–412
Fly Istanbul to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane IST - TLL
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
10h 12m
€157–300
Bus via Białystok
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Bialystokbus
3. Take the bus from Bialystok, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
2d 1h
€160–244
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Zhytomyr Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Zhytomyr to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus
3. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
2d 12h
€172–242
Bus, ferry via Chișinău
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Chisnau Southbus
2. Take the bus from Chisinau, Gara Feroviara to Tallinnbus
3. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
3d 4h
€302–636

Istanbul (IST) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) flights

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4h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,185.3 km
Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Finland?

Turkish Airlines and Air Baltic fly from Istanbul (IST) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Simonkatu via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station, Kaunas, Bus Station, Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2, and Länsiterminaali 2 in around 2d.

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