Travelling from Istanbul to Tallinn Airport (TLL): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Istanbul. Check out your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when reserving your flight from Istanbul to Tallinn Airport (TLL).
Take off on a direct Istanbul to Tallinn Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 3 hours 35 minutes.
Tallinn is one hour behind Istanbul. Tallinn Airport is located in Tallinn, which runs on the UTC+2 timezone.
The most popular route is from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Tallinn Airport (TLL). Choose from 9 direct services each week. Turkish Airlines operates a 8:10am departure between IST and TLL.
To ensure you catch your flight from Istanbul to TLL, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During high season, expect longer wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Get there in one go from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Direct flights from Istanbul to Tallinn Airport (TLL) operate from here.
Turkish Airlines is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Istanbul to Tallinn Airport leaving from IST.
The majority of travellers choose to book seats with Turkish Airlines between IST and TLL.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to TLL. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Riga International Airport (RIX)
The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Istanbul to Tallinn Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Tallinn Airport. Check out these connections between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and TLL:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to TLL flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76.93%.
About Tallinn Airport (TLL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Istanbul to Tallinn Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near TLL instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Tallinn Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Sixt or NU Car Rentals to explore Tallinn and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around four weeks before your Istanbul to Tallinn Airport flight.
Getting from Tallinn Airport (TLL) to central Tallinn
Tallinn Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Tallinn. How long it takes to get there in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It typically takes 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Tallinn Airport (TLL)
51 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Tallinn Airport. A return flight starts at 128 €. These prices may change depending on availability.
Book four months before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to TLL.
Organise your trip for September. That's the best month for scoring cheap Istanbul to Tallinn Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Tallinn Airport (TLL)
June is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Tallinn Airport (TLL). Plan your visit to Tallinn in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Tallinn is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your Istanbul to TLL plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Tallinn Airport in January when temperatures are between -13ºC (9ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Tallinn
Start your Tallinn trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Tallinn Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Old Town of Tallinn, Former KGB headquarters and Tallinn City Museum are top sights which should feature on every Tallinn itinerary.
Explore more of Estonia
You've seen Tallinn, now it's time to explore more of Estonia. Journey about 153 kilometres south-east to Tartu to tick off its top attractions. From Tartu Free Tour to Estonian National Museum and Tartu Old City, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Narva is another standout destination in Estonia and is around 193 kilometres east of Tallinn. No journey is complete without visiting Narva Castle, Narva Cascades and Narva Alexander's Cathedral.