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Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Istanbul Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Istanbul Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$176 and round-trip from AU$353. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        HEL 12:15 PM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        IST 5:05 PM
        Helsinki - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 29 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 11:05 AM
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        HEL 1:45 PM
        Istanbul - Helsinki | Mon, Nov 2 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$371 AU$413
        10% off
        10% off
        AU$413 AU$371
      • HEL 4:40 PM
        11h
        2 stops
        IST 4:40 AM
        Helsinki - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 11 | Norwegian Air Sweden
        SAW 11:05 AM
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        HEL 1:45 PM
        Istanbul - Helsinki | Wed, Nov 18 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$353 AU$413
        15% off
        15% off
        AU$413 AU$353
      • HEL 7:00 AM
        20h 40m
        2 stops
        IST 4:40 AM
        Helsinki - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 11 | Scandinavian Airlines
        SAW 11:05 AM
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        HEL 1:45 PM
        Istanbul - Helsinki | Wed, Nov 18 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$355 AU$413
        14% off
        14% off
        AU$413 AU$355
      • HEL 9:35 PM
        17h 20m
        1 stop
        IST 3:55 PM
        Helsinki - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | Airbaltic
        SAW 12:00 PM
        8h 20m
        1 stop
        HEL 7:20 PM
        Istanbul - Helsinki | Mon, Nov 23 | AJet
        AU$367
        11% off
        AU$413 AU$367
      • HEL 12:15 PM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        IST 5:05 PM
        Helsinki - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 12:00 PM
        8h 20m
        1 stop
        HEL 7:20 PM
        Istanbul - Helsinki | Mon, Nov 23 | AJet
        AU$367
        11% off
        AU$413 AU$367
      • HEL 7:05 PM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        IST 11:55 PM
        Helsinki - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 12:00 PM
        8h 20m
        1 stop
        HEL 7:20 PM
        Istanbul - Helsinki | Mon, Nov 23 | AJet
        AU$367
        11% off
        AU$413 AU$367
      • HEL 5:30 AM
        9h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 3:55 PM
        Helsinki - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 16 | Airbaltic
        SAW 12:00 PM
        8h 20m
        1 stop
        HEL 7:20 PM
        Istanbul - Helsinki | Mon, Nov 23 | AJet
        AU$369
        11% off
        AU$413 AU$369
      • HEL 5:30 AM
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        IST 3:05 PM
        Helsinki - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 18 | Airbaltic
        SAW 10:50 AM
        9h 30m
        1 stop
        HEL 7:20 PM
        Istanbul - Helsinki | Tue, Nov 24 | AJet
        AU$369
        11% off
        AU$413 AU$369
      • HEL 7:05 PM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        IST 11:55 PM
        Helsinki - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 16 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 12:00 PM
        8h 20m
        1 stop
        HEL 7:20 PM
        Istanbul - Helsinki | Mon, Nov 23 | AJet
        AU$369
        11% off
        AU$413 AU$369
      • HEL 7:05 PM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        IST 11:55 PM
        Helsinki - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 18 | Turkish Airlines
        SAW 10:50 AM
        9h 30m
        1 stop
        HEL 7:20 PM
        Istanbul - Helsinki | Tue, Nov 24 | AJet
        AU$369
        11% off
        AU$413 AU$369
      • HEL 5:30 AM
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        IST 3:05 PM
        Helsinki - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Airbaltic
        SAW 11:05 AM
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        HEL 1:45 PM
        Istanbul - Helsinki | Mon, Nov 2 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$371
        10% off
        AU$413 AU$371
      • HEL 3:25 PM
        23h 30m
        1 stop
        IST 3:55 PM
        Helsinki - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 29 | Airbaltic
        SAW 11:05 AM
        3h 40m
        Nonstop
        HEL 1:45 PM
        Istanbul - Helsinki | Mon, Nov 2 | Pegasus Airlines
        AU$371
        10% off
        AU$413 AU$371
      • HEL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 2:00 PM
        Helsinki - Istanbul | Tue, Sep 22 | Normal Airline
        IST 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        HEL 4:00 PM
        Istanbul - Helsinki | Thu, Sep 24 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        HEL 12:15 PM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        IST 5:05 PM
        Helsinki - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 16 | Turkish Airlines
        AU$262 AU$294
        11% off
        11% off
        AU$294 AU$262
      • HEL 12:15 PM
        3h 50m
        Nonstop
        IST 5:05 PM
        Helsinki - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 29 | Turkish Airlines
        AU$264 AU$294
        10% off
        10% off
        AU$294 AU$264
      • HEL 8:05 AM
        10h 5m
        1 stop
        IST 7:10 PM
        Helsinki - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | Norwegian Air Sweden
        AU$176 AU$294
        40% off
        40% off
        AU$294 AU$176
      • HEL 8:05 AM
        9h 35m
        1 stop
        IST 6:40 PM
        Helsinki - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 7 | Norwegian Air Sweden
        AU$188
        36% off
        AU$294 AU$188
      • HEL 2:05 PM
        25h 50m
        1 stop
        IST 4:55 PM
        Helsinki - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | KLM
        AU$192
        35% off
        AU$294 AU$192
      • HEL 2:05 PM
        25h 50m
        1 stop
        IST 4:55 PM
        Helsinki - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | KLM
        AU$193
        34% off
        AU$294 AU$193
      • HEL 2:05 PM
        25h 50m
        1 stop
        IST 4:55 PM
        Helsinki - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 11 | KLM
        AU$214
        27% off
        AU$294 AU$214
      • HEL 8:05 AM
        10h 5m
        1 stop
        IST 7:10 PM
        Helsinki - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | Norwegian Air Sweden
        AU$224
        24% off
        AU$294 AU$224
      • HEL 8:35 AM
        13h 50m
        1 stop
        IST 10:25 PM
        Helsinki - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 15 | Norwegian Air Sweden
        AU$224
        24% off
        AU$294 AU$224
      • HEL 5:30 AM
        9h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 2:55 PM
        Helsinki - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 16 | Airbaltic
        AU$237
        19% off
        AU$294 AU$237
      • HEL 7:40 PM
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 2:05 AM
        Helsinki - Istanbul | Fri, Sep 25 | Lufthansa
        AU$241
        18% off
        AU$294 AU$241
      • HEL 6:40 AM
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 4:55 PM
        Helsinki - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | KLM
        AU$245
        17% off
        AU$294 AU$245
      • HEL 5:30 AM
        9h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 3:55 PM
        Helsinki - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | Airbaltic
        AU$247
        16% off
        AU$294 AU$247
      • HEL 5:30 AM
        9h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 3:55 PM
        Helsinki - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 31 | Airbaltic
        AU$247
        16% off
        AU$294 AU$247
      • HEL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 2:00 PM
        Helsinki - Istanbul | Tue, Sep 22 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Istanbul Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Istanbul Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Istanbul Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Istanbul Airport, the best time to buy is in September, with an average price of AU$310. You’ll want to avoid December, when the average price can reach as high as AU$750.

AU$750
AU$530
AU$310
AU$90
  • AU$310
    Sep
  • AU$429
    Oct
  • AU$463
    Nov
  • AU$750
    Dec
  • AU$682
    Jan
  • AU$557
    Feb
  • AU$499
    Mar
  • AU$450
    Apr
  • AU$451
    May
  • AU$455
    Jun
  • AU$406
    Jul
  • AU$426
    Aug

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Istanbul Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Istanbul Airport is Thursday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Saturday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

AU$581
AU$515
AU$448
AU$382
    Cheapest
  • AU$518
    Mon
  • AU$454
    Tue
  • AU$539
    Wed
  • AU$448
    Thu
  • AU$478
    Fri
  • AU$581
    Sat
  • AU$480
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Istanbul Airport is Norwegian Air Sweden (from AU$188) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Norwegian Air Sweden
From AU$188
KLM
From AU$193
Airbaltic
From AU$223
AEGEAN
From AU$229
Ryanair
From AU$249
Turkish Airlines
From AU$262
Pegasus Airlines
From AU$274
Lufthansa
From AU$320
Scandinavian Airlines
From AU$338
Finnair
From AU$347

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What is the flight schedule from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Helsinki to Istanbul and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. A3765

    Helsinki Vantaa Airport

    2:00 PM

    HEL

    3h 50m

    Nonstop

    5:50 PM

    ATH

    S M - - T - S
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  2. A3994

    Eleftherios Venizelos Airport

    6:30 PM

    ATH

    1h 30m

    Nonstop

    8:00 PM

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  3. BT326

    Helsinki Vantaa Airport

    5:30 AM

    HEL

    55m

    Nonstop

    6:25 AM

    RIX

    S M T W T F S
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  4. BT711

    Riga International Airport

    11:35 AM

    RIX

    3h 15m

    Nonstop

    2:50 PM

    IST

    S M T W T - S

  5. D82862

    Helsinki Vantaa Airport

    10:10 AM

    HEL

    2h 40m

    Nonstop

    12:50 PM

    OTP

    S - T - T - -
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  6. TK1040

    Bucharest Otopeni Airport

    3:35 PM

    OTP

    1h 30m

    Nonstop

    6:05 PM

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  7. KL1248

    Helsinki Vantaa Airport

    7:00 AM

    HEL

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    8:30 AM

    AMS

    S M T W T F S
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  8. KL1959

    Schiphol Airport

    12:00 PM

    AMS

    3h 20m

    Nonstop

    4:20 PM

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  9. D82862

    Helsinki Vantaa Airport

    10:10 AM

    HEL

    2h 40m

    Nonstop

    12:50 PM

    OTP

    S - T - T - -
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  10. RO263

    Bucharest Otopeni Airport

    3:50 PM

    OTP

    1h 50m

    Nonstop

    5:40 PM

    IST

    - - T W - - -

  11. A3765

    Helsinki Vantaa Airport

    2:00 PM

    HEL

    3h 50m

    Nonstop

    5:50 PM

    ATH

    S M - - T - S
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  12. A3998

    Eleftherios Venizelos Airport

    12:50 AM

    ATH

    1h 30m

    Nonstop

    2:20 AM

    IST

    - - T W T - -

  13. D82862

    Helsinki Vantaa Airport

    10:10 AM

    HEL

    2h 40m

    Nonstop

    12:50 PM

    OTP

    S - T - T - -
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  14. RO265

    Bucharest Otopeni Airport

    9:10 PM

    OTP

    1h 15m

    Nonstop

    10:25 PM

    IST

    S M T - T F S

  15. D82862

    Helsinki Vantaa Airport

    10:10 AM

    HEL

    2h 40m

    Nonstop

    12:50 PM

    OTP

    S - T - T - -
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  16. RO261

    Bucharest Otopeni Airport

    8:00 AM

    OTP

    2h 50m

    Nonstop

    10:50 AM

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  17. FR2345

    Helsinki Vantaa Airport

    5:15 PM

    HEL

    3h

    Nonstop

    6:15 PM

    STN

    S M T W T F -
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  18. TK1982

    Gatwick Airport

    10:50 AM

    LGW

    4h

    Nonstop

    4:50 PM

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  19. BT308

    Helsinki Vantaa Airport

    9:20 PM

    HEL

    55m

    Nonstop

    10:15 PM

    RIX

    S - T W T F S
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  20. BT711

    Riga International Airport

    11:35 AM

    RIX

    3h 15m

    Nonstop

    2:50 PM

    IST

    S M T W T - S
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About Helsinki Vantaa Airport and Istanbul Airport

Learn about Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Istanbul Airport (IST) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance2,135.64 km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceAU$176
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$353

FAQs for Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Istanbul Airport takes about 3 hours 24 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 4 daily flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
  • The earliest flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Istanbul Airport departs at 08:20, and the last departs at 19:40, with about 3 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AU$584 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) at 08:35 and arrives in Istanbul Airport (IST) at 12:15.
  • The latest flight departs from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) at 19:35 and arrives in Istanbul Airport (IST) at 23:20.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34 km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to downtown is about 30 km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Istanbul Airport (IST) is Ataturk Airport. The distance is around 31 km.
  • Turkish Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 3671 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Istanbul Airport currently start from AU$176, and round-trip fares start from AU$353. The current lowest fare is a Norwegian Air Sweden flight departing on Tue, Nov 17; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Turkish Airlines operate direct flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours 12 minutes, and around 18 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Istanbul Airport is AU$435. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Istanbul Airport, with one-way fares starting from AU$176. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Istanbul Airport operates around 13 weekly flights, mainly by Turkish Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Helsinki Vantaa Airport and Istanbul Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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