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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Istanbul (State) is to bus which costs 8.500 ₺ - 12.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 15h.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs 4.800 ₺ - 22.000 ₺.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Istanbul (State) station. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Bialystok and Dvirtsevyi Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Helsinki to Istanbul (State)?

The distance between Helsinki and Istanbul (State) is 2219 km. The road distance is 5173.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Helsinki to Istanbul (State) without a car is to bus via Białystok which takes 2 days 0h and costs 9.500 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Helsinki to Istanbul (State), including transfers.

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

Helsinki to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 station.

Bus or fly from Helsinki to Istanbul (State)?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs 4.800 ₺ - 22.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Białystok, which costs 9.500 ₺ - 15.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 0h.

Where does the Helsinki to Istanbul (State) bus arrive?

Helsinki to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bialystok, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Helsinki to Istanbul (State)?

Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Istanbul (State) is 5174 km. It takes approximately 2 days 6h to drive from Helsinki to Istanbul (State).

Where can I stay near Istanbul (State)?

There are 4443+ hotels available in Istanbul (State).

Helsinki to Istanbul (State) - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Helsinki to Istanbul (State) by plane, bus, train, night train, car, or ferry

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Fly Helsinki Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
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1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane HEL - SAW
6h 43m
₺4,796–21,301
Bus via Białystok
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Bialystok, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bialystok to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
2d
₺9,512–14,368
Bus, train, night train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22)bus
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kraków Głównytrain
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Wien Hbftrain Ic
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
5. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
2d 12h
₺21,376–48,120
Drive 5,173.6 km
1. Drive from Helsinki to Istanbulcar 5,173.6 km
2d 6h
₺52,667–76,074
Fly Helsinki Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Istanbul (IST)plane HEL - IST
7h 13m
₺7,238–19,343
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Istanbul (IST)plane TLL - IST
9h 20m
₺8,289–20,967
Bus
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 15h
₺8,828–11,563
Bus #2
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 6h
₺16,335–32,477

Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights

9Weekly Planes

3h 40mAverage Duration

₺4,613Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,219.3 km
Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Istanbul (State), Turkey?

Pegasus Airlines flies from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Aksaray via Bialystok, Bus Station, Bialystok, Dvirtsevyi Bus Station, İstanbul Esenler bus station, and Esenler Otogar in around 2d.

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