Routes · From HEL

Helsinki (HEL) to Istanbul (SAW) flights

Nonstop from Helsinki-Vantaa to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.

Distance

2,180km

1,355 mi, great circle

Flying time

3h 16m

typical, gate to gate

Flights a day

1.3

average, November 2026

Airlines

passenger airlines

Airlines flying HEL to SAW

Pegasus Airlines

Route map

The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Helsinki to Istanbul?

About 3h 16m gate to gate for the 2,180 km (1,355 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.

Which airlines fly nonstop from HEL to SAW?

Pegasus Airlines, with about 1.3 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).