Flying from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to London Stansted Airport (STN): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to London Stansted Airport.
London is two hours behind Helsinki and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Flights from HEL to STN start from 11:25 — the first with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 23:00 with Ryanair. Overall, you can choose from eight weekly Helsinki Vantaa Airport to London Stansted Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your HEL to STN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak month like September? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into London (and then discovering more of the United Kingdom!) is a breeze with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to London Stansted Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that operates HEL to STN flights. A dependable 90.28% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to London Stansted Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between HEL and STN:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Tallinn Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)
Rs7,945 is currently the best price for a one-way Helsinki Vantaa Airport to London Stansted Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs15,891. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Book 11 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from HEL to STN.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to London Stansted Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from HEL to STN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to London Stansted Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Helsinki Vantaa Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from HEL arrive on schedule 84% of the time.
To reach Helsinki Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to London Stansted Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near HEL:
Arriving at London Stansted Airport (STN)
Book a hotel near STN if you're on a late Helsinki Vantaa Airport to London Stansted Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a London Stansted Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Europcar and see more of London and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from London Stansted Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from London Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
London Stansted Airport is approximately 56 kilometres from the centre of London. The drive time takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to London Stansted Airport (STN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to London Stansted Airport. To escape the crowds, head to London in March.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to London Stansted Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HEL to STN in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Manchester will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Birmingham is another well-known destination in the United Kingdom and is around 161 kilometres north-west of London. No journey is complete without experiencing Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.