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

The cheapest way to get from Turku to Istanbul is to fly which costs 4.200 ₺ - 17.000 ₺ and takes 9h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Turku to Istanbul is to bus and fly which takes 8h 46m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 20.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Turku and Istanbul?

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

How far is it from Turku to Istanbul?

The distance between Turku and Istanbul is 2237 km. The road distance is 5185.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Turku to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 2h and costs 8.500 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 9h 21m to get from Turku to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Turku to Istanbul bus from?

Turku to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Turku, Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Turku to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Turku to Istanbul is to fly which takes 9h 21m and costs 4.200 ₺ - 17.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 8.500 ₺ - 14.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Turku to Istanbul bus arrive?

Turku to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Riga, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Turku to Istanbul?

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

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4311+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Turku to Istanbul - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Turku to Istanbul by plane, bus, car, 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.

Fly Turku Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Turku Airport (TKU) to Istanbul (IST)plane TKU - IST
9h 21m
₺4,237–16,237
Bus
1. Take the bus from Turku, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
2d 2h
₺8,510–13,062
Drive 5,185.8 km
1. Drive from Turku to Istanbulcar 5,185.8 km
2d 7h
₺49,373–71,316
Bus to Helsinki Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the bus from 1 to 12bus
2. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Istanbul (IST)plane HEL - IST
8h 46m
₺5,581–19,647
Bus to Helsinki Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the bus from 1 to 12bus
2. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane HEL - SAW
8h 59m
₺9,094–51,668
Ferry, bus, night train
1. Take the ferry from Turku to Stockholmferry
2. Take the bus from Stockholm Central Bus Station to Bucharest Filaret Bus Stationbus
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
2d 23h
₺11,084–15,609
Bus via Chișinău
1. Take the bus from Turku, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tallinn to Chisinau, Gara Feroviarabus
3. Take the bus from Chisnau South to Istanbulbus
3d 9h
₺15,567–35,913

Turku Airport (TKU) to Istanbul (IST) flights

23Weekly Planes

8h 20mAverage Duration

₺4,055Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,237 km
Duration: 9h 21m

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

Air Baltic, Scandinavian Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Turku Airport (TKU) to Istanbul (IST) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Turku, Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Riga, Bus Station, Riga Central Bus Station, and Dvirtsevyi Bus Station in around 2d 2h.

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