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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Helsinki to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Helsinki to Istanbul (HEL-IST)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Helsinki to Istanbul currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Helsinki to Istanbul

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Helsinki to Istanbul.

Recent one-way flight deals from Helsinki to Istanbul

Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Helsinki to Istanbul found on KAYAK recently.

Recent last minute flight deals from Helsinki to Istanbul

Leaving soon but still want a bargain? Check out these latest deals for last minute flights from Helsinki to Istanbul.

Recent direct flight deals from Helsinki to Istanbul

The latest deals for direct flights from Helsinki to Istanbul so you can sit back and relax without the need for a layover.

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Flights from Helsinki to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Helsinki to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Helsinki to Istanbul?

The average price of all flights from Helsinki to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Helsinki to Istanbul, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Istanbul back to Helsinki, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Helsinki to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Helsinki to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Helsinki to Istanbul Airport is September, where tickets cost $220 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is $409 and $400 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Helsinki to Istanbul Airport?

The average price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $553, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Helsinki to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Helsinki to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Helsinki to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 163 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

June
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 37% increase in price.

When to book flights from Helsinki to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Helsinki to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Helsinki to Istanbul flights

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Helsinki and Istanbul?

    A passport is required to fly from Helsinki to Istanbul.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Helsinki to Istanbul?

    Only flydubai offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Helsinki to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Helsinki to Istanbul?

    The Airbus A350-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Helsinki to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Helsinki to Istanbul?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Helsinki and Istanbul, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Helsinki to Istanbul?

    There are nonstop flights from Helsinki to Istanbul on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Helsinki to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Helsinki to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Helsinki to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Helsinki is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Helsinki to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Helsinki with another airline. Booking your flights between Helsinki and IST can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Helsinki to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Helsinki up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Helsinki to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $428 or less one-way and $761 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Helsinki to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Helsinki-Vantaa to Istanbul

Monday

Finnair, IndiGo, RwandAir, +1 more

Finnair, IndiGo, +2 more

Tuesday

Finnair, IndiGo, RwandAir, +1 more

Finnair, IndiGo, +2 more

Wednesday

Finnair, IndiGo, RwandAir, +1 more

Finnair, IndiGo, +2 more

Thursday

Finnair, IndiGo, RwandAir, +1 more

Finnair, IndiGo, +2 more

Friday

Finnair, IndiGo, RwandAir, +1 more

Finnair, IndiGo, +2 more

Saturday

Finnair, IndiGo, RwandAir, +1 more

Finnair, IndiGo, +2 more

Sunday

Finnair, IndiGo, RwandAir, +1 more

Finnair, IndiGo, +2 more

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Nonstop returns

Istanbul to Helsinki-Vantaa

Monday

Finnair, IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

Finnair, IndiGo, +1 more

Tuesday

Finnair, IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

Finnair, IndiGo, +1 more

Wednesday

Finnair, IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

Finnair, IndiGo, +1 more

Thursday

Finnair, IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

Finnair, IndiGo, +1 more

Friday

Finnair, IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

Finnair, IndiGo, +1 more

Saturday

Finnair, IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

Finnair, IndiGo, +1 more

Sunday

Finnair, IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

Finnair, IndiGo, +1 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Helsinki to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Helsinki to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Helsinki to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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airBalticOverall score based on 189 reviews
8.4Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.5Food
8.0Boarding
8.0Comfort
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I was very disappointed because a special assistance wasn’t given to me and water was given to me in 50 min after I asked about it.Poor service,

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Jun 2024VNO - RIX
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I was very disappointed because a special assistance wasn’t given to me and water was given to me in 50 min after I asked about it.Poor service,

Smooth flight. Surprisingly good and inexpensive food choices. Clean cabin. The plane is not equipped with the entertainment system.

Failure of APU meant massive delays at start of journey , baking in an unventilated plane Not good

Delay ca 5 hours on the first flight and 2 hours on the next one

The airline ran late and I almost missed this connecting flight to LGW. The airline didn't act very sympathetic to my situation. I wished that didn't happen as my experience I'm sure would've been much different.

One flight has delayed, but connecting flight ( the same company) has another plan for us. And left TO TLL. Instead Finnair.Who waiting pax from BRUSSELS. GREAT EXAMPLE OF COOPERATION. 👍

Great leg room and very clean plane nothing could be better 😁

Pros: "Not much to say here. It was a short flight, and it went smoothly."
Cons: "I’ll say the same thing about almost every flight I have, and this is mostly for the airlines. People might fly more and pay a bit more if you give us more room. Being crammed into a tiny seat with a bunch of strangers is never pleasant. Same in this flight. Nothing terrible, just the usual. Also, to the other passengers, sit down until it’s your turn to exit. What is wrong with you that you can’t sit five more minutes? Be polite and let the people in front of you go first, let them have room to grab their bags instead of having your elbows in their face."
Pros: "Everything except the delay"
Cons: "No delays, took bag crew forever to load the plane, they were extremely late....waited over 35minutes"
Cons: "The flight was late by half an hour and I had to pay 60€ because my cabin bag was 2kg heavier than allowed."

i dont know WHY they call it business class. the seats are NOT significantly wider than economy seats, they just do not let the middle seats be beepked to give the illusion of more space between passengers. the seats do NOT recline any more than economy seats either. the only real difference is the full meal served to business (vs none for economy). I would rather have a wider, lie flat ACTUAL business class seat with no food for a 3 hr flight. this was pretty disappointing to say the least.

There wore nice leather like sits, in my opinion seats lay out bit tight . Crew was great they did averything possible to make averywone comfortable as possible, food was, think worst I ever head on flight, head chicken and yellow rice. Ice cream was a nic treat.

Our previous flight was delayed but they waited for us to board.

Flight was delayed, short time connection to next flight but we make it, service was good, worth to fly just to try thair on board blueberry juce. Eccelent communication with airline.

My American Airlines flight was deleted and you guys never let me know

The entertainment system did not work. And we waited 45 minutes in our seats after we landed before we got to the gate

It was a pleasure definitely going with Iberia on my future travels

Our connecting flight was cancelled and it took us 15 hours to reach our destination.

This has been the worst experiencia I have had traveling overall. More than 3 delays, no one answering questions, no one at the AA counter. No one at customer service and after having to change transportation to airport and spend the night at a hotel paid by me, we were delayed inside of aircraft for more than 2 hours!!! Bad experience!!!

Wow! Wonderfully designed, super comfortable, spacious business seats. The food was great and the staff were friendly and attentive. A fabulous experience!

Turkish Airlines apparently no longer gives you 2 checked bags allowance on international flights, so that pleasure cost me $165 for my second suitcase at the airport. On top of that, they damaged that very suitcase, which happens to be a designer one and part of a set - ripped one of the four wheels right off.

Pretty standard for long haul international flying. Food was fine, tv/movie selection was great, wifi did not work at all, crew was pleasant enough.

Seats were in disrepair. Seat back pockets were all broken. Seats recline very far, which is comfortable for occupant, but confining for person behind.

Very poor service. Not friendly and special food ordered but not served

The flight and crew members was excellent. The food was nice too. Over all service and time is commendable.

Very bad from ISTACC leg of flight specifically the seats. These seats are for economy not for Business class. I suppose when flying to a third world country you can fly any craft and no one questions it. I was very disappointed for that leg of the flight. This needs to change.

The flight attendants were very attentive and recognized that I had a very short layover for my connecting flight. The head flight attendant went out of his way to find out my connecting gate and ensure that I expedited the aircraft quickly.

Plane was hot in our section of aircraft making it difficult to rest. We informed the staff but adjustments were not made. Seats were terribly uncomfortable- unlike the other long haul flights we have flown on Turkish Airlines. It seems both issues are due to plane being an older Airbus

Turkish airlines always is an excellent airline, bottle water, comfort kits were provided. Decent food on board, friendly staffs.

The food was disgusting that only what i wanted to say

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

Pegasus is a very efficient airline. Passengers, however are sometimes unruly. Getting up right after take off. Getting up right when we land and before getting to the gate. Switching seats to the front so she can get a better seat. It is unfair for those that actually paid for seats. Flight attendants seem to not enforce it. One or two bad actors ruins it. Overall, the airline is great.

Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

It was like moving cattle around. Very abrupt, uncomfortable and not much hospitality

All good but air not give the pasing er any food even glase of water

Flight delayed by 1hr when we already boarded because someone had to get off. Leg room is terrible for 6ft people like me.

I used the airline 5-6 times for the last year and every flight have had perfect timing and I like it. Despite catastrophic absence of space for my legs 😁

Ok flight. Water and small chocolate offered. Would be good if flynet included also video.

All was good. I would have preferred free drinks besides water (coffee/tea).

Seats did not have enough legroom. Reclined seat in front meant very little room to move. Tablet for movies was difficult to tap on. Food was excellent. Staff excellent.

This flight went smoothly and the economy plus free upgrade worked very well.

Delay before takeoff, ran out of protein options for the meal served, waited on the tarmac upon landing for and hour, waited in corridor for people mover for 45 minutes and still waited at baggage claim for over 30 minutes. This was after Lufthansa cancelled our flight to Frankfurt. Will definitely be my last option when booking overseas flights.

My seat was upgraded to premium economy, food was good and cabin crew was nice.

They separated me from my kids We were checked in to fly from Vienna to Frankfurt and Washington DC final destination but separated my wife and kids sent them to Barcelona instead then Washington DC They end up traveling for 26 hours Horrible experience Never Austrian Airlines/Lufthansa again!

Flight delayed and missed connecting flight - still dtivk in Germany

The smell of vomit from the previous flight was overwhelming for a 9 hour flight. There must be a chemical or product to kill the smell before the next flight boards??!!!

was having emergency they keep dalying the flight I miss hull my trip and united airline charges me &100 for bags and I spent more thin $320 at airport for my family and when I get back samthing Daly my flight in muc I lost flight in Chicago I spent another &220 at Germany airport for no reason I should get refunded it’s very hard when total off us 7 people buy food at airport

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