Search Flights from Turku to Istanbul
Approximate Travel Distance | Approximate Flight Duration | Popular Airlines | Popular Airport |
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2.189
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2 hour
40 min
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Transportation to Turku Airport from the City Center
You can use the local bus routes or benefit from the alternatives such as taxi or car rental for travelling to Turku Airport from Turku city center. The distance between these two points is 9 kilometers. Travelling to the airport from the city center lasts about 10-20 minutes depending on your vehicle choice.
Bus
The bus route 1 is the public transportation alternative providing the connection between the city center and airport. These buses are operated by Föli (regional public transportation network) which is a professional road guide for the region. You can visit the website of Föli to see where your bus is. You can economically travel with these buses. In the means of public transportation, you can see the times of departure and arrival of the buses. Travelling between Turku city center and airport by bus takes about 13 minutes.
You can get on the airport bus from the Market Square of the city and you need to pay approximately 3 Euro for this travel. We should also specify that this amount is collected in the bus in cash. The buses offer service from 05:20 am to 00:45 pm and they operate at flexible intervals for night transfers. When needed, they can wait up to 15 minutes.
Taxi
The most practical and comfortable alternative that you can use for travelling to the airport from Turku city center is taxi. The average cost of this travel is 20-25 Euro. In the city center, you can easily find a taxi stand. You can also make an online reservation for a taxi to pick you up from your location. You can use bank or credit card in all taxis.
Car Rental
If you want to rent a car for your transportation to the airport, you can rent your car at the airport and use it during your visit. After your visit, you can leave it at the airport and continue your journey. If you choose Hertz car rental company, they can offer 15% discount for this city. In addition, Avis, Europcar and Sixt are among the car rental companies offering service in the city. If you prefer renting a car for your transportation, don’t forget to make a reservation in advance.
Airport Shuttle
You can make a little search on the internet and find a suitable shuttle for you. There are luxury vehicles and minibuses as well as budget-friendly shuttles. You can select a vehicle suitable for your needs. However, you should keep in mind that this alternative can be costlier compared to other options.
Hotel Transfer
Since the distance between Turku city center and airport is very close, some hotels may offer airport transfer service for their guests. You can get in contact with your hotel to learn whether they offer this service. This is one of the most comfortable options.
Airport Information
Turku Airport is located in the north of the city. It is on the side of the highway E-63 which is one of the busiest Finnish National highways. Since Turku, which is the oldest city of the country, is an international university city, the airport welcomes 320 thousand passengers per year. The airport, whose construction was completed in 1935, offers service with one terminal. At this regional airport, there are not banking services and ATMs. For this reason, you need to perform your banking transactions before arriving at the airport.
Last Updated: 29 Jul 2018Transportation to Istanbul City Center from Airport
Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport
You can get to the city center from the Sabiha Gökçen Airport using the TEM highway and following the exit and street signs. The airport is also accessible by city buses and Havataş shuttles. If you want to leave your car at the airport there is an outdoor parking lot and a multi-story parking lot. There are also some private parking facilities located around the airport.
Taxi
The fastest and most convenient way to get to the city center from Sabiha Gökçen Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic. If you’re in a hurry and don’t want to lose time we suggest taking a taxi to a certain point and then transferring to the metro or metrobus. This way you can avoid traffic, even during rush hour.
Havabus
The Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Sabiha Gökçen Airport and central locations in the city like Taksim on the European side and Kadikoy and Yenisahra on the Anatolian side. The shuttle buses provide quick and comfortable transportation to and from the airport every 30 minutes.
Marmaray
The Marmaray is a faster alternative for those living on the European side in particular. You can take a taxi or bus to the Kartal metro stop, then get on the metro and continue in the Kadıköy direction. Get off at Ayrılık Çeşmesi and transfer to the Marmaray where you can cross to the European side of the city at the Yenikapı station. From Yenikapı, which is a major station for the metro, buses, and ferries, you can reach many central locations on the European side of the city. Sea buses and ferries to various places in the Marmara Region like Bandırma, Yalova, Avşa, Bursa and Çınarcık depart from the Yenikapı İDO pier. Moreover, you can travel with your vehicle on the ferries.
Bus
You can get to the city center from Sabiha Gökçen Airport by bus.
Lines that operate between the airport and central locations in the city are as follows: E3 - 4.Levent - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E9 - Bostancı - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E10 - Kadıköy - Kurtköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E11 - Kadıköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E18 - Altunizade - Ümraniye - Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 16S - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport - Metrobus Uzuncayır, KM20 - Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, KM22 - Cevizli - Kartal Metro - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 132H Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, and 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.
By getting off at the Kadiköy or Bostanci piers you can take a boat to Istanbul’s Princes’ Islands, like Buyukada, Heybeliada, Burgazada and Kinaliada.
Metro
From the airport you can take a bus or taxi to the Kartal metro station and get on the Kadikoy-Kaynarca line in the Kadikoy direction.
Rental Cars
You can get to the city center by renting a car from various rental agencies at the airport. You can also return your rental vehicle to rental agencies located in the city. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location when making your reservation.
Istanbul Airport
You can get to the city center from Atatürk Airport, located on the European side of Istanbul, by taxi, airport shuttles, metro, bus, private transportation services or your personal car. The most important factor to consider when picking your means of transportation to reach the city center is the traffic. Using alternative means of transportation, like a combination of taxi, metro or metrobus, during rush hour will save time.
Taxi
The fastest and most convenient way to get to the city center from Atatürk Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic. If you’re in a hurry and don’t want to lose time we suggest taking a taxi to a certain point and then transferring to the metro or metrobus. This way you can avoid traffic, even during rush hour. Some taxis accept credit card payments. If you want to pay using your credit card make sure to indicate this before hand to the driver and get in a vehicle that accepts credit card payments.
Havabus
The Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Atatürk Airport and central locations in the city. The Havatas shuttles provide service to and from Taksim and Yenikapi IDO Pier every 30 minutes.
Bus
You can use public buses to get to the city center from Atatürk Airport. Using the istanbulkart (smart card for fare payment), this is the most economical alternative. From the airport you can use the TH-1 bus to get to Taksim and the YH-1 bus to get to Yenikapi. From Taksim and Yenikapi you can transfer to the metro to reach other central districts.
Metro
One of the fastest alternatives to get to the city center is by metro. Using the metro station that is located in the airport you can easily reach various parts of the city like Yenikapı, Aksaray, Fatih, Topkapı, and Esenler. If you’re planning on continuing your journey to a different city by bus, the metro goes to the Esenler Bus Station.
Rental Cars
You can get to the city center by renting a car from rental agencies such as AVIS, Budget, or Europcar both at the airport or various locations in the city like Beşiktaş, Taksim, Kadıköy, Bostancı and Bakırköy. You can also return your rental vehicle to the offices of the aforementioned companies located in the city. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location when making your reservation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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For Turku-Istanbul flights, you can use Turku Airport as departure airport, and Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Turku-Istanbul is 2189 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 2 hour 40 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Turku-Istanbul flights is Monday.
