Flights from Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)
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If it is your first time travelling to Istanbul Airport then check out the airliners RwandAir, IndiGo, Finnair and Turkish Airlines. These airliners all offer direct flights that depart from Helsinki Vantaa, so you will find flying to Istanbul Airport is quite easy. The official airport code for Helsinki Vantaa is HEL and for Istanbul Airport it is IST.
The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. If you know the dates you wish to travel then book you flights as soon as you can. The earlier you book your lights the cheaper they will be. You can get saving of up to 50% of you book 2 or 3 months in advance! 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 plan on flying to Istanbul Airport (IST) from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) you can pre-arrange your long or short term parking at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL).
If you chose to rent a car at Istanbul Airport (IST) and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Istanbul Airport (IST) in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.
Organise and book your choice of transport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL):
- Private Transfers to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
- Buses to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
- Taxis to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
- Train Services to/near Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Ensure your arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST) is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:
- Car rental at Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Private transfers at Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Buses from Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Taxis from Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Train services at or near Istanbul Airport (IST)
You can also research and pre-book a hotel near Istanbul Airport (IST)
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 | 2 | 10:00 | 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 10:00 and 19:00.
If you wish to book your flight with Turkish Airlines then we advise you book direct from their website at thy.com. The best discounts can only be obtained from their website.
The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.
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| Monday | 12:25
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| Tuesday | 12:25
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| Wednesday | 10:00
12:25
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| Thursday | 12:25
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| Friday | 12:25
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| Saturday | 12:25
19:00
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| Sunday | 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 |
Please remember to leave plenty of time to get though customers when you are departing form the airports. Flights regulations are getting very strict these days so getting through customs can take in excess of 1 hour in some cases.
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