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

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Istanbul to Helsinki 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 Istanbul to Helsinki

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

Recent one-way flight deals from Istanbul to Helsinki

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

Recent last minute flight deals from Istanbul to Helsinki

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

Recent direct flight deals from Istanbul to Helsinki

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

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Flights from Istanbul to Helsinki - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to Helsinki 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 Istanbul to Helsinki?

The average price of all flights from Istanbul Airport to Helsinki clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Helsinki on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Istanbul to Helsinki. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Istanbul Airport to Helsinki, 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 Istanbul Airport to Helsinki is July, where tickets cost $107 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of tickets is $302 and $235 respectively.

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

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 $722, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Istanbul Airport to Helsinki, 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 Istanbul Airport to Helsinki, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 160 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

July
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 41% lower on average.

When to book flights from Istanbul to Helsinki

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Helsinki 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 Istanbul to Helsinki flights

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Istanbul and on arrival in Helsinki.

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

    The Airbus A321 (sharklets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul to Helsinki flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul to Helsinki?

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

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

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

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

    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 Istanbul to Helsinki.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Helsinki from Istanbul 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 Istanbul to Helsinki?

    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 Helsinki with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline. Booking your flights between Istanbul and HEL 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 Istanbul to Helsinki?

    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 Helsinki from Istanbul 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 Istanbul Airport to Helsinki

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $249 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Istanbul to Helsinki?

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

Nonstop departures

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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Nonstop returns

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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Top airlines flying from Istanbul to Helsinki

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Helsinki. 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 Istanbul to Helsinki? 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.
7.4
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3873 reviews
7.3Boarding
7.4Food
7.5Entertainment
7.3Comfort
7.8Crew
Airline reviews

Excellent service. Made United 's business class look like a cattle car

10.0 Excellentchris, Oct 2024IST - DEN
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Excellent service. Made United 's business class look like a cattle car

The internet was not working during the 10 hour. This situation was known by the cabin crew before the flight. If so, information should be given to passangers. Some people should work during the flight.

Seemed like a cramped A321 config. Roasting hot cabin most of the flight. Wifi did not work. Lots of first time fliers, I think, who didn't know how to follow a seat assignment.

I have been flying Turkish Airlines for the last 5 years it’s always great service, on time , excellent food, only one thing wasn’t reliable is their on board WiFi most of the time it doesn’t work.

My checked bag did not get loaded on the aircraft in Istanbul. Other than that, the flight was smooth, on time and the crew was friendly, efficient, and professional.

You need to weight all bags together because we were 2 and we allowed 4 bags plus hand carry and personal items. We trying to saved bag like we put our stuff in 3 bags so we don’t have to carry more bags and airline also save space time less bags less work. We had only 1.6 kg over and we requested crew he said it’s airline policy that you need separate bag that’s ruined our mod and carry that suit in our hand in plastic bag he didn’t understand that we have less bags that make sense if we brought over luggage then it’s problem. I think if you guys change your policy and weight all together that will be good

Unfortunately internet was down and they couldn’t fix it in a time I needed it so urgent to stay in touch with work

Better than other airlines but still not at the top with other airlines that you pay the same price and services and customer service are much more well performed with care and attention to the customer. Still a long way to go. Some of the flight attendants are speaking English like they translate direct from Turkish. They need to improve the customer service for a global travel.

Boarding at Istanbul airport is pretty good. The seats on the A319 are easily the smallest and tightest I’ve ever flown. I’m 1,82m and knees firmly against seat in front of me, as upright in seat as I could get. Very uncomfortable

After boarding cabin was too hot AC didn’t work

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 😁

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