How to travel from İstanbul to Helsinki, Finland
The distance between İstanbul and Helsinki is around 2,154km (1,338 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from İstanbul to Helsinki by plane, ferry, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Helsinki → İstanbul if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Helsinki (HEL)
Fly from Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) to Helsinki (HEL).
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time3h 35m
- Typical cost€290($290)
Pegasus Airlines
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Kyiv then Warszawa and then to Tallinn Bus Station then take a ferry to Helsinki.
- Duration2 days
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€210($210)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Gara Bucureşti Nord then take the bus to Stockholm then take a ferry to Kolera-allas.
- Duration3 days 16h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€250($250)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between İstanbul and Helsinki
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from İstanbul to Helsinki by plane, ferry, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €125 ($125) and will take around 3 days 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €290 ($290).
The distance between İstanbul and Helsinki is around 2,154km (1,338 miles).
It takes around 4h 55m to get from İstanbul and Helsinki by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 17h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from İstanbul to Helsinki is to fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €290 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between İstanbul and Helsinki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €125 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between İstanbul and Helsinki. We recommend that you fly from Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 4h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between İstanbul and Helsinki. We recommend that you fly from Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 4h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from İstanbul and Helsinki. Flights depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Helsinki (HEL). The flight takes around 4hrs.
Yes there is a direct flight between İstanbul and Helsinki with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 4hrs.
Turkish Airlines, Air Baltic, Ukraine International Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM and Pegasus Airlines fly between İstanbul and Helsinki. Flights depart from Istanbul (IST) and and arrive into Helsinki (HEL). These flights usually take around 4hrs.
The flight from İstanbul to Helsinki typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Istanbul (IST) and and arrive into Helsinki (HEL).
The closest major airport to Helsinki is Helsinki Airport (HEL) (HEL) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Helsinki. Turku Airport (TKU) (TKU) and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) (TMP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from İstanbul and Helsinki. The distance is around 3,723km (2,313 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 17h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from İstanbul to Helsinki is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €675 ($675).
Compare travel optionsbetween İstanbul and Helsinki
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Helsinki (HEL) + 2 similar | 4h 35m | €290($290) | every 5 mins | 2,219km (1,379 miles) |
| Fly | 4h 55m | €675($675) | every 5 mins | 2,187km (1,359 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 6h 50m | €470($470) | hourly | 2,154km (1,338 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 2 days | €210($210) | twice a week | 3,369km (2,094 miles) |
| Bus to Sofia, ferry | 2 days 3h | €165($165) | twice a week | 3,476km (2,160 miles) |
| Bus to Galaţi, ferry | 3 days 12h | €125($125) | once a week | 4,833km (3,003 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 3 days 16h | €250($250) | once a week | 4,665km (2,899 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 17h | €785($790) | on demand | 3,723km (2,313 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between İstanbul and Helsinki
Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Air Baltic
Ukraine International Airlines
Train operators
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Bus companies
Luks Istanbul
Sindbad
MetroTurizm
Balkan Horn
Ferry operators
Tallink
Viking Line
St Peters Line
Airports near Helsinki
The following major airports near Helsinki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.
Helsinki Airport (HEL)
- Distance
- 17km (10 miles) from Helsinki
Turku Airport (TKU)
- Distance
- 152km (94 miles) from Helsinki
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
- Distance
- 157km (97 miles) from Helsinki