Flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Helsinki Airport Airport (HEL)

We've found the cheapest flights to Vantaa

Returns from £179.90

One-way from £56.77

If it is your first time travelling to Helsinki Vantaa then check out the airliners IndiGo, Finnair and Turkish Airlines. These airliners all offer direct flights that depart from Istanbul Airport, so you will find flying to Helsinki Vantaa is quite easy. When travelling from Istanbul Airport you will cover about 1,325 miles before you reach Helsinki Vantaa. This journey will take 3 Hours 19 Minutes.

Depending on the day of the week and the time of day you book, flight prices can vary dramatically. 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. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.

For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Istanbul Airport to Helsinki Vantaa, please see the table below.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Turkish Airlines223232400:4515:15VIEW FLIGHTS
IndiGo222222108:4015:15VIEW FLIGHTS
Finnair222222108:4015:15VIEW FLIGHTS

Turkish Airlines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 00:45 and 15:15.

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
08:40
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY3302
Turkish AirlinesTK1761
IndiGo6E4275
15:15
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY3304
Turkish AirlinesTK1763
IndiGo6E4276
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Tuesday
08:40
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY3302
Turkish AirlinesTK1761
IndiGo6E4275
15:15
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY3304
Turkish AirlinesTK1763
IndiGo6E4276
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Wednesday
04:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK6313
08:40
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY3302
Turkish AirlinesTK1761
IndiGo6E4275
15:15
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY3304
Turkish AirlinesTK1763
IndiGo6E4276
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Thursday
08:40
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY3302
Turkish AirlinesTK1761
IndiGo6E4275
15:15
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY3304
Turkish AirlinesTK1763
IndiGo6E4276
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Friday
08:40
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY3302
Turkish AirlinesTK1761
IndiGo6E4275
15:05
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK6317
15:15
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY3304
Turkish AirlinesTK1763
IndiGo6E4276
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Saturday
08:40
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY3302
Turkish AirlinesTK1761
IndiGo6E4275
15:15
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY3304
Turkish AirlinesTK1763
IndiGo6E4276
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Sunday
00:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK6033
08:40
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1761
11:30
AirlineFlight  No
FinnairAY3302
IndiGo6E4275
14:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK6315
15:15
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1763
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If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to Helsinki Vantaa. You can see full details of these below.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen to Helsinki03 Hours 22 Minutes

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Flight Price FAQ - Istanbul (IST) to Vantaa (HEL)

DIRECT Pegasus Airlines
What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Istanbul IST to Vantaa HEL?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Istanbul IST to Vantaa HEL is £56.77 ($71 €68.32)
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DIRECT Pegasus Airlines
What is the cheapest direct return flight from Istanbul IST to Vantaa HEL?
The cheapest direct return flight from Istanbul IST to Vantaa HEL is £179.90 ($225 €216.51)
£179.90
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What is the cheapest return flight from Istanbul IST to Vantaa HEL?
The cheapest return flight from Istanbul IST to Vantaa HEL is £151.92 ($190 €182.83)
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$190 | €182.83
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Flight Info FAQ - Istanbul (IST) to Vantaa (HEL)

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

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