How to get from Istanbul to Turku
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Turku. The most useful door-to-door route takes 12h 40m by flight, bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 2204 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €141, on Mon, Aug 31.
2204 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €143Checked Sep 9 | 12h 40m2 transfers | See Flight details |
| Bus | €307Checked Sep 4 | 78h 15m3 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€143Checked Sep 912h 40m · 2 transfersSee Flight details
- Bus€307Checked Sep 478h 15m · 3 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Turku: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Istanbul → Rigaflight
airBaltic·3h - 2Riga → HelsinkiflightairBaltic·1h
- 3Helsinki → Turkubus
FlixBus·1h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Istanbul to Turku
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€119October 2026
€94Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
airBalticIstanbul-Riga, Riga-HelsinkiSee live options and dates →FlixBusHelsinki-Turku, Sofia-Bratislava, Bratislava-Warszawa Wschodnia, Warszawa Wschodnia-TurkuBook →
Turkish AirlinesIstanbul Airport-Helsinki VantaaSee live options and dates →
ArdaTurIstanbul-SofiaBook →On this route you travel with airBaltic, FlixBus, Turkish Airlines, ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Turku works
Start with a airBaltic flight from Istanbul to Helsinki, connecting in Riga, about 5h. Transfer in Helsinki and continue by FlixBus bus on to Turku (1h 55m). In total it's roughly €143 over 12h 40m, 2 transfers.
Istanbul to Turku: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Turku?
The most useful route takes about 12h 40m by flight, bus, 2 transfers.
How far is Turku from Istanbul?
About 2204 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Turku cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €143 to €462. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Turku?
The most useful route we found connects: 2 transfers, 12h 40m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Turku?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 12h 40m. About 5h 45m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Istanbul to Turku?
On this route you travel with airBaltic, FlixBus, Turkish Airlines, ArdaTur.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Turku?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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