Travelling from London City Airport (LCY) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your LCY to HEL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like February, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London City Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LCY and HEL:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Frankfurt Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London City Airport (LCY) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London City Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is Rs42,191. A return plane ticket right now is Rs66,516. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from LCY to HEL, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from London City Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from LCY to HEL.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London City Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about London City Airport (LCY)
When it comes to London City Airport's on-time performance, 74.57% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central London to London City Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near LCY. Whether you've booked an early flight from London City Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you have a late London City Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near HEL:
Travel at your own speed with a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and experience more of Helsinki and beyond.
Booking your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The quietest month for a flight from London City Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is February, while June is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Helsinki based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from London City Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LCY to HEL in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC and 3ºC then.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many cities in Finland waiting to be discovered after you've seen Helsinki. Around 16 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another essential stop in Finland. Experience major highlights starting with Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.