Cheap flights from Helsinki to Istanbul

One-way fares from €71 · HEL → IST · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Istanbul → Helsinki
Cheapest fare
€71

Pegasus Airlines · Tue, 12 Jan

Cheapest month
January

from €71

Direct flights
Yes

Pegasus Airlines

Flight time
3h 35m

2,150 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Helsinki to Istanbul

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 €81
  2. December 2026 €112
  3. January 2027 Cheapest €71
  4. February 2027 €118
  5. March 2027 €86
  6. April 2027 €88
  7. July 2027 €139
  8. August 2027 €117
  9. October 2027 €109

Cheapest dates in January 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Pegasus Airlines
Depart17:30 Tue, 12 JanHEL → SAW 3h 50m · Direct
€71one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart18:35 Thu, 21 JanHEL → SAW 3h 50m · Direct
€94one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart18:35 Thu, 7 JanHEL → SAW 3h 50m · Direct
€96one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart15:35 Sat, 9 JanHEL → SAW 5h 25m · 1 stop
€106one way, per person
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Ryanair
Depart19:30 Sun, 24 JanHEL → SAW 5h 00m · 1 stop
€114one way, per person
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Ryanair
Depart23:40 Fri, 8 JanHEL → SAW 7h 05m · 1 stop
€120one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart14:45 Wed, 13 JanHEL → SAW 3h 50m · Direct
€120one way, per person
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Ryanair
Depart20:25 Mon, 11 JanHEL → SAW 7h 05m · 1 stop
€121one way, per person
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About flights from Helsinki to Istanbul

Helsinki (HEL) and Istanbul (IST) are about 2,150 km apart. Direct flights take around 3h 35m, and recent direct fares were with Pegasus Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from €71, and January 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Helsinki to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is €71 with Pegasus Airlines, departing Tuesday, 12 January 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from €71 to €139.

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

January 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from €71 one way.

Are there direct flights from Helsinki to Istanbul?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Pegasus Airlines.

How long is the flight from Helsinki to Istanbul?

A direct flight takes about 3h 35m. Helsinki and Istanbul are around 2,150 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Helsinki to Istanbul?

Recent fares on this route were with Pegasus Airlines, KLM, airBaltic, Ryanair and Norwegian Air Sweden.

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