Travelling from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Istanbul.
Every week, there are four Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as early as possible, take the 09:20 Pegasus flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 11:00 with Pegasus.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SAW to HEL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Pegasus Airlines is your ticket to exploring Helsinki (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Finland!). Check out the direct flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most travellers choose to fly with Pegasus Airlines on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers SAW to HEL flights is Pegasus Airlines. Its services land without delay 70.97% of the time.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. These are the top stopovers between SAW and HEL:
Copenhagen Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
R 1,375 is the best price for a one-way Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 3,670. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To get cheap tickets from SAW to HEL, reserve your trip seven months ahead of your departure date.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SAW to HEL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
When it comes to Istanbul Sabiha Airport's on-time performance, 68% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Istanbul to Istanbul Sabiha Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SAW? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and find adventure across Helsinki and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Helsinki Vantaa Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki Vantaa Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Helsinki. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Helsinki. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SAW to HEL in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many places in Finland waiting to be explored after you've seen Helsinki. Around 16 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Nuuksio Park, Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Finland, consider Tampere, about 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve are among its highlights.
