Flights from Vantaa Airport HEL to Istanbul Airport IST

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Returns from £183.16

One-way from £114.18

Flying between Helsinki Vantaa to Istanbul Airport is very convenient as there are 4 airliners offering direct flights including SAS, 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.

To see all airliners that offer flights between Helsinki Vantaa and Istanbul Airport please see the table below.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Turkish Airlines223222213:3023:40VIEW FLIGHTS
SAS222222117:2023:40VIEW FLIGHTS
IndiGo222222117:2023:40VIEW FLIGHTS
Finnair222222117:2023:40VIEW FLIGHTS

Turkish Airlines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 13:30 and 23:40.

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
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
17:20
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY3301
SASSK3423
Turkish AirlinesTK1762
IndiGo6E4277
23:40
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY3303
SASSK3409
Turkish AirlinesTK1764
IndiGo6E4278
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Tuesday
17:20
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY3301
SASSK3423
Turkish AirlinesTK1762
IndiGo6E4277
23:40
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY3303
SASSK3409
Turkish AirlinesTK1764
IndiGo6E4278
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Wednesday
13:30
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK6314
17:20
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY3301
SASSK3423
Turkish AirlinesTK1762
IndiGo6E4277
23:40
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY3303
SASSK3409
Turkish AirlinesTK1764
IndiGo6E4278
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Thursday
17:20
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY3301
SASSK3423
Turkish AirlinesTK1762
IndiGo6E4277
23:40
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY3303
SASSK3409
Turkish AirlinesTK1764
IndiGo6E4278
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Friday
17:20
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY3301
SASSK3423
Turkish AirlinesTK1762
IndiGo6E4277
23:40
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY3303
SASSK3409
Turkish AirlinesTK1764
IndiGo6E4278
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Saturday
17:20
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY3301
SASSK3423
Turkish AirlinesTK1762
IndiGo6E4277
23:40
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY3303
SASSK3409
Turkish AirlinesTK1764
IndiGo6E4278
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Sunday
17:20
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY3301
SASSK3423
Turkish AirlinesTK1762
IndiGo6E4277
23:40
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1764
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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
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Tallinn Ulemiste to Istanbul03 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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Flight Price FAQ - Vantaa (HEL) to Istanbul (IST)

DIRECT Pegasus Airlines
What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Vantaa HEL to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Vantaa HEL to Istanbul IST is £114.18 ($144 €133.53)
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DIRECT Pegasus Airlines
What is the cheapest direct return flight from Vantaa HEL to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct return flight from Vantaa HEL to Istanbul IST is £183.16 ($231 €214.21)
£183.16
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1+ STOP(S)
What is the cheapest flight one way from Vantaa HEL to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest flight one way from Vantaa HEL to Istanbul IST is £81.67 ($103 €95.51)
£81.67
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1+ STOP(S)
What is the cheapest return flight from Vantaa HEL to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest return flight from Vantaa HEL to Istanbul IST is £150.65 ($190 €176.19)
£150.65
$190 | €176.19
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Flight Info FAQ - Vantaa (HEL) to Istanbul (IST)

Who flies from Vantaa to Istanbul?
The following airlines fly from Vantaa (HEL) to Istanbul (IST): Finnair, IndiGo, SAS, Turkish Airlines.
How far is the flight from Vantaa to Istanbul?
The flight from Vantaa to Istanbul is 2,133KM or 1,325 miles.
How long does the flight from Vantaa to Istanbul to take?
The flight from Vantaa to Istanbul takes 3 Hours 19 Minutes.

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