Flights Helsinki → Istanbul
HEL → IST
Route overview
This flight route operates between Helsinki and Istanbul, utilizing an Airbus A321 aircraft. The origin airport in Helsinki has been operational since 1952, while the destination airport in Istanbul opened much more recently in 2018 and handles over eighty-four million passengers annually.
The Helsinki (HEL) → Istanbul (IST) route is operated by Scandinavian Airlines System, Turkish Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Helsinki the average ATFM delay is 0.3 minutes.
Heading to Istanbul: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Helsinki (HEL) to Istanbul (IST) heads south for about 2,133 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 5m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Helsinki the average ATFM delay is 0.3 min (atfm); arriving into Istanbul it is 3.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Airlines System (SK) | 85% | 18 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating HEL-IST
Frequently asked questions about HEL-IST
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Scandinavian Airlines System, Turkish Airlines.
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The Helsinki-Istanbul route is about 2,133 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
