HEL → IST
Flights from Helsinki to Istanbul
One way from 80 €, and about 120 € on a typical day. Below: each month's cheapest ticket, the cheapest day of the week and the direct flights.
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- Cheapest one way
- 80 €Tue 17 Nov
- Usual price
- 120 €on a typical day
- Cheapest month
- Novemberfrom 80 €
- Direct flights
- YesPegasus Airlines
- Flight time
- 3 h 40 mindirect
- Distance
- 2 134 kmas the crow flies
Prices by month
Each month's cheapest one-way ticket from Helsinki to Istanbul, and the day it leaves.
| Month | From | Day | Airline | Stops | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 87 € | Wed 28 Oct | Pegasus Airlines | direct | Search |
| November 2026 | 80 € | Tue 17 Nov | Pegasus Airlines | 1 stop | Search |
| December 2026 | 111 € | Tue 1 Dec | Pegasus Airlines | direct | Search |
| January 2027 | 108 € | Sun 17 Jan | Pegasus Airlines | direct | Search |
| February 2027 | 118 € | Mon 1 Feb | KLM | 1 stop | Search |
| March 2027 | 109 € | Wed 3 Mar | Pegasus Airlines | direct | Search |
| July 2027 | 138 € | Mon 12 Jul | airBaltic | 1 stop | Search |
| August 2027 | 129 € | Mon 2 Aug | Pegasus Airlines | direct | Search |
The cheapest day of the week
Saturday is usually the cheapest, at about 114 €.
Airlines
The airlines with the day's cheapest ticket, most often first.
- Pegasus Airlines
- Norwegian Air Sweden
- Ryanair
- KLM
- airBaltic
- BRA
Direct: Pegasus Airlines
The way back
From Istanbul to Helsinki, one way from 85 €. The cheapest month is June.
Flights from Istanbul to HelsinkiA round trip from 174 €
In November: there from 80 €, back from 94 €. Two one-way tickets can beat a return ticket.
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Questions
How much is a flight from Helsinki to Istanbul?
One way from 80 €. On most days the cheapest ticket costs about 120 €.
When is it cheapest to fly from Helsinki to Istanbul?
The cheapest month is November, from 80 €, and the cheapest day of the week is usually Saturday.
Are there direct flights from Helsinki to Istanbul?
Yes, with Pegasus Airlines: from 87 €, in about 3 h 40 min.
How long is the flight from Helsinki to Istanbul?
About 3 h 40 min direct.
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Fares are the lowest that people found on Aviasales in the last days: one way, one adult, economy, in euros. They change quickly, and Wingman watches Google Flights for the exact fare. Updated 20 October 2026. Links to Aviasales are partner links: Wingman may earn a little if you book, at no cost to you.