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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Helsinki is to fly and ferry which costs €120 - €300 and takes 10h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Helsinki is to fly which takes 7h 17m and costs €110 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Helsinki. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station and Bialystok, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Helsinki?

The distance between Istanbul and Helsinki is 2200 km. The road distance is 5174.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Helsinki without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs €170 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Istanbul to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Helsinki bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Helsinki?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Helsinki is to fly which takes 7h 17m and costs €110 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €170 - €270 and takes 2 days 0h.

Where does the Istanbul to Helsinki bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Helsinki?

Helsinki is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 9:12 AM in Istanbul and 8:12 AM in Helsinki.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Helsinki?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Helsinki is 5175 km. It takes approximately 2 days 6h to drive from Istanbul to Helsinki.

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 1255+ hotels available in Helsinki.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Helsinki by plane, bus, car, or ferry

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Fly Istanbul Airport to Helsinki Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane IST - HEL
7h 17m
€115–387
Bus
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, Harbour Terminal 2bus
2d
€179–265
Drive 5,174.8 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Helsinkicar 5,174.8 km
2d 6h
€1,094–1,579
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 22m
€205–557
Fly Istanbul Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane IST - TLL
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
10h 23m
€120–294
Bus via Warsaw
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lviv Palace Square to Warszawa Centralna Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
2d 1h
€203–279
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
€167–224
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 Helsinki Terminal 2ferry
3d 4h
€306–581

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) flights

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Distance: 2,200.3 km
Duration: 7h 17m

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

Turkish Airlines and Air Baltic fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station, Bialystok, and Bialystok, Bus Station in around 2d.

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