Flying from Milan to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): What you need to know
You can choose from a variety of airports when organising your flight from Milan to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). Explore your options for heading out from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN).
Around 3 hours is the typical travel time on a direct Milan to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight.
Helsinki is one hour ahead of Milan. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki, which runs on the UTC+2 timezone.
The most popular route is from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), with 14 direct weekly services. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from MXP to HEL is the 11am Finnair service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 7:05pm with Finnair.
Your flight from Milan to HEL won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During peak travel periods, allow for longer wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
You can hop on a direct flight from Milan to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) departing from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP).
You'll find a direct flight from Milan to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport with Finnair. This top airline operates services from MXP.
Finnair is the airline most travellers choose for flights from MXP to HEL.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is Finnair.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Milan to HEL. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Travelling from central Milan to MXP takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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When it comes to Milano Malpensa Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.23% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Planning to catch a flight from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)? Direct Milan to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) flight tickets are available from here.
Get on your direct flight from Milan to HEL with Ryanair. This is one of the main carriers flying this route out of BGY.
Ryanair has the largest share of bookings on the BGY to HEL route.
Fly with Ryanair if being on time is your priority. Its flights between Orio al Serio International Airport and Helsinki-Vantaa Airport touch down as scheduled 87.5% of the time.
You can get to BGY from the centre of Milan in about 1 hour by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to travel the 64 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Milan to HEL flight, stay in one of these hotels near Orio al Serio International Airport:
Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 67.49%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Get straight to the good part and take a direct flight from Milan to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport departing from Milano Linate Airport (LIN).
Finnair is one airline that offers direct Milan to HEL flight tickets from LIN.
Finnair is the airline most travellers choose for flights from LIN to HEL.
The trip to LIN from the centre of Milan is around 45 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 30 minutes to cover the 11 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Milan to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels near Milano Linate Airport and get to your boarding gate with time to spare:
The on-time performance record of LIN is 79.56%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Have a late flight from Milan to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near HEL and turn in quicker:
Go where the road takes you with a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and find adventure across Helsinki and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Milan to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to the centre of Helsinki is around 16 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
At the moment, Rs8,921 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs23,451. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book three months before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Milan to HEL.
The best month for scoring cheap Milan to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Helsinki. June is when most people book flights from Milan to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
Book a Milan to HEL flight ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Helsinki to range from 12ºC to 26ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Milan to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Helsinki
Start your Helsinki trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Milan to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Helsinki Cathedral, Fortress of Suomenlinna and Helsinki Central Station are must-do's during your Helsinki adventure.
Explore more of Finland
Tampere is just one of the many places in Finland waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Helsinki. Around 145 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.
Turku is another sought-after destination in Finland and is around 153 kilometres west of Helsinki. No journey is complete without experiencing Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral and Ruissalo Nature Conservation Area.
