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Scan through all non-stop flights from Helsinki to Istanbul. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from HEL to IST, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.
Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.
The Mediterranean regions near Istanbul are known for their warm, arid summers, where temperatures often go beyond 30°C (86°F). In some inland spots, the heat can climb even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more. The winters are pleasantly mild, accompanied by some rainfall. This lovely climate, paired with breathtaking landscapes and bright, sunny days attract visitors from around the globe.
Istanbul is a wonderful place to visit all year long, but spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) are the best seasons to visit. The weather is pleasantly warm during these times, especially since the summers can be quite hot in those regions.
Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Helsinki HEL to Istanbul IST, which is Turkish Airlines. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.
Click an airline below to view their HEL IST flight schedule.
Flights from HEL to IST are operated 18 times a week, with an average of 3 flights per day. Departure times vary between 08:20 - 19:35. The earliest flight departs at 08:20, the last flight departs at 19:35. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.
You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).
The fastest direct flight from Helsinki to Istanbul takes 3 hours and 45 minutes. The flight distance between Helsinki and Istanbul is 1,325 miles (or 2,132 km).
There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Atatürk International Airport (Yesilköy) (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
There are 18 flights per week flying from Helsinki to Istanbul (as of April 2026).
3 hours and 45 minutes is the average flight time from Helsinki to Istanbul.
The distance from Helsinki to Istanbul is 1,325 miles (2,132 kilometers).
Turkish Airlines is the only airline flying nonstop from Helsinki to Istanbul.
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Helsinki to Istanbul.
You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.
Aircraft types that fly from Helsinki to Istanbul:
The earliest flight departs at 08:20 from Helsinki and arrives at 12:05 at Istanbul.
The latest flight departs at 19:35 from Helsinki and arrives at 23:20 at Istanbul.
1,325 miles (2,132 km) · 3h 45m
08:20
12:05
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 1268
Turkish Airlines
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Y
W
J
F
12:05
15:50
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 1762
Turkish Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 9
Y
W
J
F
12:05
15:50
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 1762
Turkish Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Y
W
J
F
12:05
15:50
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 1762
Turkish Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 9
Y
W
J
F
12:05
15:50
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 1762
Turkish Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Y
W
J
F
12:05
15:50
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 1762
Turkish Airlines
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Y
W
J
F
12:05
15:50
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 1762
Turkish Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 9
Y
W
J
F
12:05
15:50
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 1762
Turkish Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Y
W
J
F
12:05
15:50
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 1762
Turkish Airlines
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Y
W
J
F
12:05
15:50
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 1762
Turkish Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 9
Y
W
J
F
19:35
23:20
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 1764
Turkish Airlines
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Y
W
J
F
19:35
23:20
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 1764
Turkish Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 9
Y
W
J
F
19:35
23:20
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 1764
Turkish Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Y
W
J
F
19:35
23:20
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 1764
Turkish Airlines
Airbus A321neo
Y
W
J
F
19:35
23:20
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 1764
Turkish Airlines
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Y
W
J
F
19:35
23:20
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 1764
Turkish Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Y
W
J
F
19:35
23:20
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 1764
Turkish Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 9
Y
W
J
F
19:35
23:20
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 1764
Turkish Airlines
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Y
W
J
F
19:35
23:20
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 1764
Turkish Airlines
Airbus A321neo
Y
W
J
F
19:35
23:20
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 1764
Turkish Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Y
W
J
F
19:35
23:20
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 1764
Turkish Airlines
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Y
W
J
F
19:35
23:20
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 1764
Turkish Airlines
Airbus A321neo
Y
W
J
F
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