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Flights from Kirkenes to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Kirkenes to Istanbul. The fastest way is one stop via Oslo or Helsinki, about 10h 49m door to door (8 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 10h 49m
KKNISTOSL

Kirkenes to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey10h 49mVia Oslo, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Oslo or Helsinki

Best ways to fly from Kirkenes to Istanbul

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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KKN Oslo (OSL) IST
Leg 1: Norwegian Air Shuttle, SAS · Leg 2: Norwegian Air Shuttle, Turkish Airlines
Thu11:45 KKN13:46 OSL5h 29m connection19:15 OSL23:34 ISTSAS + Turkish Airlines
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 49m
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KKN Helsinki (HEL) IST
Leg 1: Finnair · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Wed10:30 KKN14:38 HEL6h 07m connection20:45 HEL00:07 ISTFinnair + Turkish Airlines
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 37m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,193 km1,983 miles
Journey time
10h 49mon current schedules
Time difference
+2hIstanbul vs Kirkenes
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
KKN → IST, SAW

Flights from Kirkenes to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kirkenes to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Oslo and Helsinki. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Kirkenes to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,193 km.
Where do you change planes between Kirkenes and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Oslo (OSL) and Helsinki (HEL). Norwegian Air Shuttle flies both legs via Oslo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kirkenes and Istanbul?
Kirkenes: Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (KKN). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Kirkenes and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Kirkenes.

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