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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Turku is to fly which costs €100 - €310 and takes 10h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Turku is to fly and train which takes 9h 53m and costs €130 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Turku?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Turku station. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Turku, Bus Station via Ivano-Frankivsk, Dw. Centralny and Warsaw, Bus Station West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Turku?

The distance between Istanbul and Turku is 2237 km. The road distance is 5186.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Turku without a car is to bus via Warsaw which takes 2 days 3h and costs €220 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 11h 4m to get from Istanbul to Turku, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Turku bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Turku?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Turku is to fly which takes 11h 4m and costs €220 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus via Warsaw, which costs €220 - €310 and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the Istanbul to Turku bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Turku?

Turku is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 2:12 PM in Istanbul and 1:12 PM in Turku.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Turku?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Turku is 5186 km. It takes approximately 2 days 7h to drive from Istanbul to Turku.

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

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Where can I stay near Turku?

There are 397+ hotels available in Turku.

Istanbul to Turku - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Turku by plane, bus, car, or train

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Fly Istanbul Airport to Turku Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Turku Airport (TKU)plane IST - TKU
11h 4m
€227–557
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Turku Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Turku Airport (TKU)plane SAW - TKU
10h 15m
€102–307
Bus via Warsaw
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Ivano-Frankivskbus
2. Take the bus from Ivano-Frankivsk to Warszawa Centralna Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Turku, Bus Stationbus
2d 3h
€225–306
Drive 5,186.3 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Turkucar 5,186.3 km
2d 7h
€1,098–1,586
Fly Istanbul Airport to Helsinki Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane IST - HEL
2. Take the train from Pasila to Turkutrain
9h 53m
€139–427
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Helsinki Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane SAW - HEL
2. Take the train from Pasila to Turkutrain
9h 58m
€229–597
Bus
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 bus from Tallinn Harbour to Turku, Bus Stationbus
2d 14h
€178–235
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Chisnau Southbus
2. Take the bus from Chisinau, Gara Feroviara to Tallinnbus
3. Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Turku, Bus Stationbus
3d 8h
€311–584

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Turku Airport (TKU) flights

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Distance: 2,237.3 km
Duration: 11h 4m

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

Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Turku Airport (TKU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Turku, Bus Station via Ivano-Frankivsk, Warszawa Centralna Station, Dw. Centralny, Dw. Zachodni, and Warsaw, Bus Station West in around 2d 3h.

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