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Seven ways to Travel from Istanbul Airport to Helsinki

Composite routes from Istanbul Airport to Helsinki

Cheapest
35 h 35 min
Car
3229 km.
from $177
Other
2 d 7 h 48 min
2118 km.
from $293.52
7 h 29 min
Bus, Plane
2117 km.
from $255.13
17 h 9 min
Bus, Plane
2117 km.
from $10.87
2 d 8 h 45 min
2118 km.
from $345.23
2 d 19 h 10 min
Bus, Ferry
2118 km.
Select a ticket

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Tallinn,
Ave. Duration:
27h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$152.86–$229.29
Bus from Kaunas, Bus Station to Helsinki,
Ave. Duration:
13h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$95.54
Bus from Siauliai, Bus Station to Helsinki,
Ave. Duration:
11h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$54.78–$76.43
Bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Helsinki,
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.66

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Novi
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$54.78–$76.43

Express Busline

Phone:
+373 789 18 888
Email:
Website:
busline.md/en/
Bus from Chisinau, Gara Feroviara to Tallinn
Ave. Duration:
43h
Frequency:
Twice a week

Latlines

Phone:
+371 672 100 66
Email:
Website:
latlines.lv/
Bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Siauliai
Ave. Duration:
15h 35m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$96.48

Lasta

Phone:
+381 800 334 334
Email:
Website:
lasta.rs/
Bus from Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica to Bratislava,
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$35.67–$62.42

Chisinau Bus Station

Phone:
+373 22 542-185
Email:
Website:
autogara.md/
Bus from Istanbul to Chişinău
Ave. Duration:
17h 10m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$53.50–$89.17

Gunsel

Phone:
+380 (93) 320-44-44
Email:
Website:
gunsel.ua/
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi
Ave. Duration:
25h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$95.54–$127.39

Balbuss

Phone:
062 8103637
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057679080788
Bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Novi
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$63.39

Karat-S

Phone:
+359 2 8120810
Email:
Website:
karat-s.com/
Bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Novi
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$61.15–$191.08

Train operators

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Wien Hbf to Krakow
Ave. Duration:
5h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$108.28

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien
Ave. Duration:
18h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.28–$127.39

Moldovan Railways (CFM)

Phone:
(+373) 22-832-040
Email:
Website:
railway.md/?l=ro
Train from Bucuresti Nord to Chisinau
Ave. Duration:
13h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.67–$49.68

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Halkali to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$32.80

UAB LTG Link

Phone:
+370 700 55 111
Email:
Website:
ltglink.lt/
Train from Kraków Główny to Kaunas
Ave. Duration:
11h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.94–$70.06

Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Helsinki-Vantaa
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.73–$828.01
Plane from Istanbul to Ülemiste
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.46–$764.32

Scandinavian Airlines

Website:
flysas.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Turku
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.51–$891.70

Air Baltic

Website:
airbaltic.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Helsinki-Vantaa
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$828.01
Plane from Istanbul to Ülemiste
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$305.73–$828.01
Plane from Istanbul to Turku
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$254.77–$828.01

Finnair

Website:
finnair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Helsinki-Vantaa
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.73–$828.01
Plane from Istanbul to Ülemiste
Ave. Duration:
6h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.46–$764.32

LOT

Website:
lot.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Ülemiste
Ave. Duration:
6h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.77–$764.32
Plane from Istanbul to Turku
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.51–$891.70

Other operators

Viking Line

Phone:
+358 9 123 575
Website:
vikingline.fi/sv-fi/
Other from Mariehamn to Helsinki
Ave. Duration:
8h 16m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$160.03

Tallink

Phone:
+49 (0)40 547 541 222
Email:
Website:
en.tallink.com/book-a-cruise
Other from Tallinn to Helsinki
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$45.99

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Helsinki is to fly which costs $173.91 - $282.61 and takes 4h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Helsinki is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $173.91 - $282.61 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Helsinki station. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Airport Bus and arriving at Helsinki, Bus Station via İstanbul Esenler bus station, Dvirtsevyi Bus Station and Siauliai, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.

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

The distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Helsinki is 2158 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Helsinki without a car is to bus and ferry via Bratislava which takes 2 days 7h and costs $239.13 - $358.70 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Helsinki, including transfers.

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

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Helsinki bus services, operated by Gunsel, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Helsinki is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $173.91 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $206.52 - $271.74 and takes 2 days 8h.

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

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Helsinki bus services, operated by Gunsel, arrive at Dvirtsevyi Bus Station.

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

Helsinki is 1h behind Istanbul Airport (IST). It is currently 12:27 in Istanbul Airport (IST) and 11:27 in Helsinki.

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 1194+ hotels available in Helsinki. Prices start at $58.64 per night.
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