Flights from Vantaa Airport HEL to Istanbul Airport IST
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Flying between Helsinki Vantaa to Istanbul Airport is very convenient as there are 4 airliners offering direct flights including RwandAir, IndiGo, Finnair and Turkish Airlines. When travelling from Helsinki Vantaa you will cover about 1,325 miles before you reach Istanbul Airport. This journey will take 3 Hours 19 Minutes.
The price of the flight is dependent on the time of the day you fly and the day of the week with weekends being normally a higher price. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. Flight to Istanbul Airport will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.
If you are planning a trip to Istanbul Airport from Helsinki Vantaa Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
If you rented a vehicle at Istanbul Airport and have to return it with a full tank of fuel, avoid excess fees by refilling at the nearest fuel station to Istanbul Airport.
We suggest pre-booking your transport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. The following options are available:
- Private Transfers to Helsinki Vantaa Airport
- Buses to Helsinki Vantaa Airport
- Taxis to Helsinki Vantaa Airport
- Train Services to/near Helsinki Vantaa Airport
Pre-booking your transportation requirements at Istanbul Airport can save a lot of time, hassle and money when arriving at the airport. Research and book your preferred choice of ground transportation at Istanbul Airport:
- Istanbul Airport rental car companies
- Istanbul Airport private tansfers
- Istanbul Airport bus transfers
- Istanbul Airport taxi transfers
- Istanbul Airport train services information
Find hotels close to Istanbul Airport many hotels offer airport transfers directly from the airport to your hotel.
To see all airliners that offer flights between Helsinki Vantaa and Istanbul Airport please see the table below.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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| Turkish Airlines | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 04:45 | 19:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| IndiGo | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12:25 | 19:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Finnair | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12:25 | 19:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| RwandAir | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:25 | 12:25 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Turkish Airlines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 04:45 and 19:00.
You can find the latest flight availability and prices from Turkish Airlines at thy.com. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.
Flights Time In WeekDays| Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Monday | 12:25
19:00
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| Tuesday | 12:25
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| Wednesday | 10:00
12:25
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| Thursday | 12:25
19:00
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| Friday | 12:25
19:00
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| Saturday | 12:25
19:00
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| Sunday | 04:45
12:25
19:00
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If the airlines stated don’t offer flights that suite your travel times, you could look at alternative options. Below we have summarised flights from alternative departures airports and flights that are not direct.
Alternative Direct Routes| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tallinn Ulemiste to Istanbul | 0 | 3 Hours 12 Minutes |
Whilst you will find a bureau de change at Istanbul Airport, we recommend you change some money before you depart if you don’t have the local currency. The exchange rates within any airport are not very favorable, so exchanging money before hand is a good idea.
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