Flying from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is two hours behind Helsinki.
Each week, there are four Helsinki Vantaa Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as early as possible, take the 08:05 Norwegian Air Sweden flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 17:05 with Norwegian Air Sweden.
To ensure you catch your HEL to LGW flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as September, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Norwegian Air Sweden is your gateway to exploring London (and perhaps some other great parts of the United Kingdom!). Check out the direct flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to London Gatwick Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Norwegian Air Sweden on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to London Gatwick Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between HEL and LGW include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Oslo Gardermoen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Currently, Rs17,209 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki Vantaa Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs44,184. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from HEL to LGW.
Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to London Gatwick Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from HEL to LGW.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Helsinki Vantaa Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from HEL make it to their destination as scheduled 84% of the time.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to HEL:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Helsinki Vantaa Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LGW instead:
Travel at your own pace with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and experience more of London and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
From London Gatwick Airport, London is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to London Gatwick Airport. August is the most popular month to visit London. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to London Gatwick Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from HEL to LGW sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Manchester will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in the United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, about 161 kilometres north-west of London. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are highlights.