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Helsinki Airport to Istanbul Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Helsinki Airport to Istanbul Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$ 167 and round-trip from AU$ 329. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      HEL 12:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      IST 17:05
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 20 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 10:35
      3h 40m
      Direct
      HEL 13:15
      Istanbul - Helsinki | Thu, Nov 26 | Pegasus Airlines
      AU$ 396 AU$ 566
      30% off
      30% off
      AU$ 566 AU$ 396
    • HEL 12:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      IST 17:05
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 26 | Turkish Airlines
      SAW 11:10
      3h 40m
      Direct
      HEL 13:50
      Istanbul - Helsinki | Sat, Nov 28 | Pegasus Airlines
      AU$ 407 AU$ 566
      28% off
      28% off
      AU$ 566 AU$ 407
    • HEL 06:40
      9h 15m
      1 stop
      IST 16:55
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 8 | KLM
      SAW 11:05
      3h 40m
      Direct
      HEL 13:45
      Istanbul - Helsinki | Sat, Dec 12 | Pegasus Airlines
      AU$ 329 AU$ 566
      42% off
      42% off
      AU$ 566 AU$ 329
    • HEL 18:20
      21h 35m
      1 stop
      IST 16:55
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 5 | KLM
      IST 18:00
      7h 20m
      1 stop
      HEL 00:20
      Istanbul - Helsinki | Sat, Dec 12 | KLM
      AU$ 340
      40% off
      AU$ 566 AU$ 340
    • HEL 05:30
      9h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 15:55
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 4 | Airbaltic
      IST 16:00
      23h 40m
      1 stop
      HEL 14:40
      Istanbul - Helsinki | Wed, Dec 9 | Airbaltic
      AU$ 351
      38% off
      AU$ 566 AU$ 351
    • HEL 05:30
      8h 35m
      1 stop
      IST 15:05
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 6 | Airbaltic
      IST 16:50
      5h 5m
      1 stop
      HEL 20:55
      Istanbul - Helsinki | Fri, Dec 11 | Airbaltic
      AU$ 352
      38% off
      AU$ 566 AU$ 352
    • HEL 21:35
      17h 20m
      1 stop
      IST 15:55
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 3 | Airbaltic
      IST 16:00
      23h 40m
      1 stop
      HEL 14:40
      Istanbul - Helsinki | Wed, Dec 9 | Airbaltic
      AU$ 352
      38% off
      AU$ 566 AU$ 352
    • HEL 06:40
      9h 15m
      1 stop
      IST 16:55
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 6 | KLM
      IST 18:00
      7h 20m
      1 stop
      HEL 00:20
      Istanbul - Helsinki | Sat, Dec 12 | KLM
      AU$ 357
      37% off
      AU$ 566 AU$ 357
    • HEL 06:40
      9h 15m
      1 stop
      IST 16:55
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 7 | KLM
      IST 18:00
      7h 20m
      1 stop
      HEL 00:20
      Istanbul - Helsinki | Sat, Dec 12 | KLM
      AU$ 362
      36% off
      AU$ 566 AU$ 362
    • HEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 1 | Normal Airline
      IST 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      HEL 16:00
      Istanbul - Helsinki | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      HEL 05:30
      8h 35m
      1 stop
      IST 15:05
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 9 | Airbaltic
      AU$ 167 AU$ 366
      54% off
      54% off
      AU$ 366 AU$ 167
    • Cheapest
      HEL 05:30
      8h 35m
      1 stop
      IST 15:05
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 11 | Airbaltic
      AU$ 167 AU$ 366
      54% off
      54% off
      AU$ 366 AU$ 167
    • HEL 05:30
      8h 35m
      1 stop
      IST 15:05
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 22 | Airbaltic
      AU$ 170 AU$ 366
      54% off
      54% off
      AU$ 366 AU$ 170
    • HEL 05:30
      9h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 15:55
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 20 | Airbaltic
      AU$ 172
      53% off
      AU$ 366 AU$ 172
    • HEL 18:20
      21h 35m
      1 stop
      IST 16:55
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 22 | KLM
      AU$ 197
      46% off
      AU$ 366 AU$ 197
    • HEL 08:05
      9h 35m
      1 stop
      IST 18:40
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 20 | Norwegian Air Sweden
      AU$ 198
      46% off
      AU$ 366 AU$ 198
    • HEL 05:30
      9h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 15:55
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 4 | Airbaltic
      AU$ 211
      42% off
      AU$ 366 AU$ 211
    • HEL 18:20
      21h 35m
      1 stop
      IST 16:55
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 5 | KLM
      AU$ 212
      42% off
      AU$ 366 AU$ 212
    • HEL 06:40
      9h 15m
      1 stop
      IST 16:55
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 24 | KLM
      AU$ 213
      42% off
      AU$ 366 AU$ 213
    • HEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 1 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      HEL 19:05
      3h 50m
      Direct
      IST 23:55
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 2 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 259 AU$ 366
      28% off
      28% off
      AU$ 366 AU$ 259
    • HEL 12:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      IST 17:05
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 16 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 263 AU$ 366
      28% off
      28% off
      AU$ 366 AU$ 263
    • HEL 12:25
      3h 50m
      Direct
      IST 17:15
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 25 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 303 AU$ 503
      40% off
      40% off
      AU$ 503 AU$ 303
    • HEL 12:25
      3h 50m
      Direct
      IST 17:15
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 24 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 362
      28% off
      AU$ 503 AU$ 362
    • HEL 12:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      IST 17:05
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 7 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 367
      68% off
      AU$ 1,152 AU$ 367
    • HEL 12:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      IST 17:05
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 405
      65% off
      AU$ 1,152 AU$ 405
    • HEL 11:55
      3h 50m
      Direct
      IST 16:45
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 25 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 448
      61% off
      AU$ 1,152 AU$ 448
    • HEL 12:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      IST 17:05
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 12 | Finnair
      AU$ 454
      61% off
      AU$ 1,152 AU$ 454
    • HEL 12:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      IST 17:05
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 22 | Finnair
      AU$ 455
      61% off
      AU$ 1,152 AU$ 455
    • HEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 1 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      HEL 12:25
      3h 50m
      Direct
      IST 17:15
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 25 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 303 AU$ 620
      51% off
      51% off
      AU$ 620 AU$ 303
    • HEL 12:25
      3h 50m
      Direct
      IST 17:15
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 24 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 362 AU$ 620
      42% off
      42% off
      AU$ 620 AU$ 362
    • HEL 09:00
      5h 55m
      1 stop
      IST 15:55
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 7 | Airbaltic
      AU$ 225 AU$ 620
      64% off
      64% off
      AU$ 620 AU$ 225
    • HEL 09:00
      5h 55m
      1 stop
      IST 15:55
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 14 | Airbaltic
      AU$ 261
      57% off
      AU$ 620 AU$ 261
    • HEL 09:00
      5h 55m
      1 stop
      IST 15:55
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 28 | Airbaltic
      AU$ 289
      53% off
      AU$ 620 AU$ 289
    • HEL 09:00
      5h 55m
      1 stop
      IST 15:55
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 9 | Airbaltic
      AU$ 290
      53% off
      AU$ 620 AU$ 290
    • HEL 09:00
      5h 55m
      1 stop
      IST 15:55
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 27 | Airbaltic
      AU$ 290
      53% off
      AU$ 620 AU$ 290
    • HEL 09:00
      5h 55m
      1 stop
      IST 15:55
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 25 | Airbaltic
      AU$ 328
      47% off
      AU$ 620 AU$ 328
    • HEL 09:00
      5h 55m
      1 stop
      IST 15:55
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 21 | Airbaltic
      AU$ 330
      47% off
      AU$ 620 AU$ 330
    • HEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 1 | Normal Airline
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    • HEL 19:05
      3h 50m
      Direct
      IST 23:55
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 2 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 259 AU$ 366
      28% off
      28% off
      AU$ 366 AU$ 259
    • HEL 12:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      IST 17:05
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 16 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 263 AU$ 366
      28% off
      28% off
      AU$ 366 AU$ 263
    • HEL 12:25
      3h 50m
      Direct
      IST 17:15
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 25 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 303 AU$ 503
      40% off
      40% off
      AU$ 503 AU$ 303
    • HEL 12:25
      3h 50m
      Direct
      IST 17:15
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 24 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 362
      28% off
      AU$ 503 AU$ 362
    • HEL 12:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      IST 17:05
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 7 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 367
      68% off
      AU$ 1,152 AU$ 367
    • HEL 12:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      IST 17:05
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 405
      65% off
      AU$ 1,152 AU$ 405
    • HEL 11:55
      3h 50m
      Direct
      IST 16:45
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 25 | Turkish Airlines
      AU$ 448
      61% off
      AU$ 1,152 AU$ 448
    • HEL 12:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      IST 17:05
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 12 | Finnair
      AU$ 454
      61% off
      AU$ 1,152 AU$ 454
    • HEL 12:15
      3h 50m
      Direct
      IST 17:05
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 22 | Finnair
      AU$ 455
      61% off
      AU$ 1,152 AU$ 455
    • HEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Helsinki - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 1 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Helsinki to Istanbul 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 Airport to Istanbul Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Helsinki Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Helsinki Airport to Istanbul Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Helsinki Airport to Istanbul Airport, the best time to buy is in October, with an average price of AU$ 292. You’ll want to avoid December, when the average price can reach as high as AU$ 764.

AU$ 764
AU$ 528
AU$ 292
AU$ 56
  • AU$ 292
    Oct
  • AU$ 472
    Nov
  • AU$ 764
    Dec
  • AU$ 695
    Jan
  • AU$ 568
    Feb
  • AU$ 508
    Mar
  • AU$ 458
    Apr
  • AU$ 460
    May
  • AU$ 463
    Jun
  • AU$ 414
    Jul
  • AU$ 434
    Aug
  • AU$ 613
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Helsinki 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 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$ 603
AU$ 535
AU$ 467
AU$ 399
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 528
    Mon
  • AU$ 470
    Tue
  • AU$ 567
    Wed
  • AU$ 467
    Thu
  • AU$ 507
    Fri
  • AU$ 603
    Sat
  • AU$ 489
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Helsinki Airport to Istanbul Airport is Airbaltic (from AU$ 150) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Airbaltic
From AU$ 150
Ryanair
From AU$ 156
Norwegian Air Sweden
From AU$ 192
KLM
From AU$ 193
Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA
From AU$ 222
Pegasus Airlines
From AU$ 247
AEGEAN
From AU$ 248
Air France
From AU$ 255
Turkish Airlines
From AU$ 259
Scandinavian Airlines
From AU$ 303

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What is the flight schedule from Helsinki 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. BT302

    Helsinki Airport

    09:15

    HEL

    55m

    Direct

    10:10

    RIX

    S M - - T F -
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  2. BT711

    Riga International Airport

    11:35

    RIX

    3h 15m

    Direct

    14:50

    IST

    S - T - T - S

  3. BT326

    Helsinki Airport

    05:30

    HEL

    1h

    Direct

    06:30

    RIX

    S - T W T F S
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  4. BT711

    Riga International Airport

    11:35

    RIX

    3h 15m

    Direct

    14:50

    IST

    S - T - T - S

  5. KL1248

    Helsinki Airport

    06:40

    HEL

    2h 45m

    Direct

    08:25

    AMS

    S M T W T F S
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  6. KL1959

    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    12:00

    AMS

    3h 20m

    Direct

    16:20

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  7. D82862

    Helsinki Airport

    08:35

    HEL

    2h 40m

    Direct

    11:15

    OTP

    S - - - T - -
    Search

  8. RO263

    Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport

    16:25

    OTP

    1h 15m

    Direct

    17:40

    IST

    S - - W T - S

  9. D82862

    Helsinki Airport

    08:35

    HEL

    2h 40m

    Direct

    11:15

    OTP

    S - - - T - -
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  10. RO261

    Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport

    07:30

    OTP

    1h 15m

    Direct

    08:45

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  11. D82602

    Helsinki Airport

    07:05

    HEL

    1h

    Direct

    07:05

    ARN

    S M T W T - -
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  12. JU383

    Stockholm Arlanda Airport

    20:30

    ARN

    2h 30m

    Direct

    23:00

    BEG

    S - T - T - S

  13. JU426

    Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport

    00:55

    BEG

    1h 45m

    Direct

    03:40

    IST

    S M - W T F -

  14. SK701

    Helsinki Airport

    07:15

    HEL

    1h 5m

    Direct

    07:20

    ARN

    S M T W T - -
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  15. JU383

    Stockholm Arlanda Airport

    20:30

    ARN

    2h 30m

    Direct

    23:00

    BEG

    S - T - T - S

  16. JU426

    Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport

    00:55

    BEG

    1h 45m

    Direct

    03:40

    IST

    S M - W T F -

  17. KL1254

    Helsinki Airport

    18:25

    HEL

    2h 30m

    Direct

    19:55

    AMS

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  18. KL1959

    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    12:00

    AMS

    3h 20m

    Direct

    16:20

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  19. AF1071

    Helsinki Airport

    17:40

    HEL

    3h 10m

    Direct

    19:50

    CDG

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  20. AF1390

    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

    12:25

    CDG

    3h 35m

    Direct

    17:00

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  21. BT306

    Helsinki Airport

    15:20

    HEL

    1h

    Direct

    16:20

    RIX

    S - - W T - S
    Search

  22. BT711

    Riga International Airport

    11:35

    RIX

    3h 15m

    Direct

    14:50

    IST

    S - T - T - S
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About Helsinki Airport and Istanbul Airport

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

Flight distance 2,135.64km
Cheapest one-way ticket price AU$ 167
Cheapest return ticket price AU$ 329

FAQs for Helsinki Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights

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

    Helsinki Airport to Istanbul Airport takes about 3 hours 34 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 4 daily flights from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
  • The earliest flight from Helsinki Airport to Istanbul Airport departs at 12:05, and the last departs at 19:40, with about 2 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AU$ 583 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Helsinki Airport (HEL) at 08:35 and arrives in Istanbul Airport (IST) at 12:15.
  • The latest flight departs from Helsinki Airport (HEL) at 19:30 and arrives in Istanbul Airport (IST) at 23:15.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to downtown is about 30km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Istanbul Airport (IST) is Ataturk Airport. The distance is around 31km.
  • Turkish Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 3671 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Helsinki Airport to Istanbul Airport currently start from AU$ 167, and round-trip fares start from AU$ 329. The current lowest fare is a Airbaltic flight departing on Wed, Dec 9; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Turkish Airlines operate direct flights from Helsinki Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours 10 minutes, and around 17 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 Airport to Istanbul Airport is AU$ 475. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Helsinki Airport to Istanbul Airport, with one-way fares starting from AU$ 167. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Helsinki Airport to Istanbul Airport operates around 14 weekly flights, mainly by Turkish Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Helsinki 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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