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

The cheapest way to get from Vantaa to Istanbul is to fly which costs 4.500 ₺ - 16.000 ₺ and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vantaa to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs 4.500 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Vantaa and Istanbul?

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

How far is it from Vantaa to Istanbul?

The distance between Vantaa and Istanbul is 2185 km. The road distance is 5160.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Vantaa to Istanbul without a car is to bus via Lviv urban hromada which takes 2 days 2h and costs 9.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Vantaa to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vantaa to Istanbul bus from?

Vantaa to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport station.

Bus or fly from Vantaa to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Vantaa to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs 4.500 ₺ - 16.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Lviv urban hromada, which costs 9.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Vantaa to Istanbul bus arrive?

Vantaa to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kaunas, Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Vantaa and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Vantaa. It is currently 8:50 PM in Vantaa and 9:50 PM in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Vantaa to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Vantaa to Istanbul is 5161 km. It takes approximately 2 days 6h to drive from Vantaa to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4288+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Vantaa to Istanbul 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 Helsinki Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Istanbul (IST)plane HEL - IST
6h 53m
₺4,569–15,666
Bus via Lviv urban hromada
1. Take the bus from Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Kaunas, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kaunas Central bus station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
2d 2h
₺9,073–12,190
Drive 5,160.6 km
1. Drive from Vantaa to Istanbulcar 5,160.6 km
2d 6h
₺47,643–68,817
Fly Helsinki Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane HEL - SAW
7h 6m
₺4,682–19,687
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Istanbul (IST)plane TLL - IST
10h 55m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus
3. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Istanbulbus
2d 13h
₺9,273–14,559
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus
2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Zhytomyrbus
3. Take the bus from Zhytomyr Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
2d 16h
₺10,554–15,085
Bus #3
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, 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 8h

Vantaa to Istanbul by train, foot, tram, and bus

7Weekly Services

2d 13hAverage Duration

₺9,273Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Vantaa to Istanbul.

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Distance: 2,185.3 km
Duration: 6h 53m

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

Turkish Airlines and Air Baltic fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Istanbul (IST) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vehkapolku to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Lentoasema, Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Kaunas Central bus station, and Dvirtsevyi Bus Station in around 2d 2h.

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