Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Narita International Airport (NRT): what you need to know
Around 13 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Narita International Airport.
Tokyo's timezone is UTC+9, making Tokyo seven hours ahead of Helsinki.
Flights from HEL to NRT start at 17:35 — the first with Finnair. The latest departure is at 17:45 with Finnair. Overall, there are seven weekly Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Narita International Airport flights.
Your HEL to NRT flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Tokyo (and then discovering more of Japan!) is a snap with Finnair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Narita International Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with Finnair on this route.
Finnair is the most punctual carrier operating HEL to NRT flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Narita International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between HEL and NRT:
Incheon International Airport
Frederic Chopin Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Narita International Airport (NRT)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Narita International Airport flight is Rs120,167. A return fare is currently Rs245,765. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from HEL to NRT.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Narita International Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from HEL to NRT.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Narita International Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Narita International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to HEL:
Arriving at Narita International Airport (NRT)
Consider staying in a hotel near NRT if you're taking a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Narita International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Narita International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Hire and venture far and wide through Tokyo and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Narita International Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
From Narita International Airport, Tokyo is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Narita International Airport (NRT)
July is the most popular month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Narita International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Tokyo in April.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Narita International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HEL to NRT in February. Average temperatures are between 15ºC and 20ºC then.
Explore more of Japan
Yokohama is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Tokyo. Around 31 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
Osaka is another standout destination in Japan and is around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo. No trip is complete without a visit to Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.