Travelling from London to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): What you need to know
Choose from a range of airports when organising your flight from London to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). Explore your options for leaving London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Book a direct London to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 2 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) is the most popular route. There are 36 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer to head out later, take the last flight with Finnair at 6:10pm. Choose the first LHR to HEL departure operated by Finnair at 7:30am if you'd rather get going earlier.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from London to HEL.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can hop on a direct flight from London to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Book your direct flight from London to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport with Finnair. This popular carrier offers services from LHR.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between LHR and HEL is Finnair.
Among carriers operating on this route, Finnair is the most consistent for on-time landings.
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from London to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) flight ticket with departures from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). See if flying from LGW works better for your plans.
Norwegian Air Sweden operates direct flights from London to HEL out of LGW. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and arrive at your destination in a single stretch.
Norwegian Air Sweden is the most frequently booked airline flying from LGW to HEL.
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to HEL flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
69.26% of flights leaving London Gatwick Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Board once and be on your way from Stansted Airport (STN). Direct flights from London to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport are available from here.
Get ready for takeoff with Ryanair. It offers direct London to HEL flight tickets from STN.
Ryanair is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from STN to HEL.
With an impressive 80.0% of services arriving on schedule, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating on this route.
The journey time to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight:
The on-time performance rating of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Grab a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and discover Helsinki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around two weeks before your London to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Helsinki. How long it'll take to get there by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
At the moment, Rs9,616 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs19,232. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book three months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to HEL.
The best month for picking up cheap London to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from London to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
February is the quietest month for flights from London to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), while June is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to go to Helsinki based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book a London to HEL flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Helsinki to range from 12ºC to 26ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Helsinki
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Helsinki right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from London to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport:
Helsinki Cathedral and Fortress of Suomenlinna are a couple of top attractions to add to your Helsinki must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Helsinki Central Station.
Explore more of Finland
You've visited Helsinki, now it's time to discover other corners of Finland. Journey around 145 kilometres north-west to Tampere to check off its leading attractions. From Pyynikki Observation Tower to The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 153 kilometres west of Helsinki, Turku is another favourite stop in Finland. Experience major highlights starting with Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral and Ruissalo Nature Conservation Area.
