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How to Travel from

Helsinki Airport to Istanbul Airport

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Siauliai,
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.43–$75.95
Bus from Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tallinn,
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Express Busline

Phone:
+373 789 18 888
Website:
busline.md/en/
Bus from Tallinn to Chisinau,
Ave. Duration:
47h
Frequency:
Twice a week

Lux Express

Phone:
+372 6800 909
Website:
luxexpress.eu/en
Bus from Tallinn Bus Station to Riga
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$16.46–$45.57

Peatus Estonia

Website:
web.peatus.ee/
Bus from Tallinn Bus Station to Riga
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Ecolines (Autolux)

Phone:
+380 44 594 9010
Website:
ecolines.net/ua/ru
Bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Khmelnytskyi
Ave. Duration:
30h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.25–$101.26

Latlines

Phone:
+371 672 100 66
Website:
latlines.lv/
Bus from Siauliai Bus Station to Dvirtsevyi
Ave. Duration:
15h 35m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$93.81

HAVAİST

Phone:
0850 888 33 34
Website:
hava.ist/
Bus from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.81–$8.23

Luks Istanbul

Phone:
+90544 210 2535
Website:
luksistanbul.com/
Bus from Khmelnytskyi Bus Station 2 to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
24h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.62–$107.59

Gunsel

Phone:
+380 (93) 320-44-44
Website:
gunsel.ua/
Bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
25h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$94.93–$126.58

Train operators

Moldovan Railways (CFM)

Phone:
(+373) 22-832-040
Website:
railway.md/?l=ro
Train from Chisinau to Bucuresti
Ave. Duration:
13h 42m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.18–$49.37

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Bucharest to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.46–$31.71

Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$632.89

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$253.16–$544.28
Plane from Ülemiste Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$455.68

Air Baltic

Website:
airbaltic.com/
Plane from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$227.84–$759.47
Plane from Tampere–Pirkkala Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$164.55–$417.71
Plane from Ülemiste Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$367.08

Finnair

Website:
finnair.com/
Plane from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$253.16–$544.28
Plane from Ülemiste Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$468.34

LOT

Website:
lot.com/
Plane from Ülemiste Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$468.34

Other operators

Tallink

Phone:
+49 (0)40 547 541 222
Website:
en.tallink.com/book-a-cruise
Other from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinn
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$44.45

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to fly and bus which costs $119.57 - $228.26 and takes 6h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?

The fastest way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $163.04 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Istanbul Airport (IST)?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Istanbul Airport (IST). However, there are services departing from Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and arriving at Istanbul Airport Bus via Siauliai Bus Station and Dvirtsevyi Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?

The distance between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Istanbul Airport (IST) is 2135 km.

How do I travel from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Istanbul Airport (IST) without a car?

The best way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Istanbul Airport (IST) without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 6h and costs $206.52 - $260.87 .

How long does it take to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to fly from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Istanbul (IST), including transfers and time at the airport.

Where do I catch the Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?

The best way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $163.04 - $315.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $206.52 - $260.87 and takes 2 days 6h.

How long is the flight from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Istanbul Airport (IST)?

The quickest flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport Airport to Istanbul Airport is the direct flight which takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus arrive?

Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Siauliai, Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Istanbul Airport (IST)?

Istanbul Airport (IST) is 1h ahead of Helsinki Airport (HEL). It is currently 11:25 in Helsinki Airport (HEL) and 12:25 in Istanbul Airport (IST).

Which airlines fly from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Turkish Airlines and Air Baltic offer flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport Airport to Istanbul Airport.

Where can I stay near Istanbul Airport (IST)?

There are 95+ hotels available in Istanbul Airport (IST). Prices start at $27.85 per night.
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