On this page, you can find and book flights on the Helsinki — Istanbul route. The flight, covering a distance of approximately 2150 km, is supported by a high frequency of service with around 30 departures per week.
Carriers on this route include airlines such as Finnair, Turkish Airlines, and Pegasus Airlines. Ticket prices are updated constantly, so we recommend using the price dynamics chart and exploring ways to get to Helsinki Airport and from Istanbul Airport.
The table shows direct flights Helsinki → Istanbul on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 3 h 40 min. Regular flights are operated by Turkish Airlines, Finnair, Pegasus Airlines and Indigo Air. Departures from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport airports, arrivals at Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Helsinki — Istanbul by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 309 in e, and the most expensive are around AED 1,437 in r. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Helsinki → Istanbul, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 978 | low | May | AED 1,211 | medium | Sep | AED 1,257 | medium |
| Feb | AED 931 | low | Jun | AED 1,397 | high | Oct | AED 1,118 | medium |
| Mar | AED 885 | low | Jul | AED 1,490 | high | Nov | AED 1,025 | low |
| Apr | AED 1,071 | medium | Aug | AED 1,444 | high | Dec | AED 1,118 | medium |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
Climate conditions in Istanbul are most comfortable in August, when maximum temperatures reach up to +28.8°C. The coolest and wettest month is January, with lows around +5.1°C and frequent precipitation up to 82 mm.
The lowest flight cost was recorded in March and starts AED 298. The most expensive period to travel is June, when the starting ticket price rises AED 752.
As a compromise between price and weather, we recommend choosing October with moderate warmth up to +20°C and tickets AED 431. It is advisable to avoid traveling in May if your budget is limited, as prices during this period are higher than average.
There are 7 airlines operating on this route, with the leaders in flight frequency being Turkish Airlines, Finnair, and Pegasus Airlines. Passengers can choose from both direct and connecting flights, with a high service frequency of up to 30 departures per week. To see the full schedule and choose the best option for you, please review the detailed list of carriers below.
Flights Helsinki — Istanbul depart from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and arrive at Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
With a distance of 2150 km, a direct flight takes an average of about 3 hours 30 minutes, depending on weather conditions and aircraft type.
Regular flights are operated by Turkish Airlines, Finnair, and Pegasus Airlines. A full list of all 7 carriers is available in the corresponding section on this page.
Yes, direct flights are available on this route, allowing you to reach your destination as quickly as possible without any layovers.
Ticket prices change constantly based on demand. You can find the current minimum for upcoming dates in the low price calendar above.
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