Helsinki (HEL) to Istanbul (IST)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,326

miles

2,133

kilometers

1,152

nautical miles

🕐 3h 2m

Flight Time

🧭 S (171°)

Direction

🌍 +1h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	1,326	+796	2,122 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	1,326	+796	2,122 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	1,326	+663	1,989 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	1,326	+663	1,989 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	1,326	+1,326	2,652 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	1,326	+663	1,989 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

When you land in Istanbul, your watch will be 1 hour ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The HEL to IST route connects Helsinki, Finland with Istanbul, Turkey. This medium-haul flight covers 1,326 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from Finland to Turkey. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a S bearing of 171° from Helsinki. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About HEL

Helsinki Vantaa Airport

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) serves Helsinki, Finland.

🛬 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Istanbul Airport is 1,326 miles (2,133 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from HEL to IST typically take around 3h 2m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 1,326 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.