What airport do you fly into for flights to Helsinki?

If you book a flight to Helsinki, you will be flying into Helsinki-Vantaa, which is the city’s only airport. Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) is located 17.1 km from the centre of Helsinki.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Helsinki?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Helsinki . Flying to Helsinki in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Can I find cheaper flights to Helsinki if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Helsinki on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Helsinki?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Helsinki.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Helsinki?

Helsinki-Vantaa is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Helsinki. One-way flights to Helsinki-Vantaa typically cost $34, while return flights cost around $177.

How much is a return flight to Helsinki?

A return flight to Helsinki will typically cost around $2,136, however they can be found for as little as $117.

Where does the fastest flight to Helsinki depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Helsinki, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (25 hours 20 minutes).

Does Helsinki-Vantaa have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Helsinki-Vantaa can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Helsinki-Vantaa?

Yes. Helsinki-Vantaa has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hilton Helsinki Airport is the closest property to Helsinki-Vantaa (0.0 km away from Helsinki-Vantaa).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Helsinki?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Helsinki are Finnair, Japan Airlines and Turkish Airlines.

How long is the flight to Helsinki?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Helsinki takes 27 hours 5 minutes. Flights to Helsinki from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Helsinki?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Helsinki are Etihad Airways, Japan Airlines and Qantas Airways.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Helsinki ranges from 30.0 - 70.0 mm per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Helsinki when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Helsinki, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 16.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of February, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -6.0 C).

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Sat 11/1021:30SYD - HEL

2 stops46h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1116:00HEL - SYD

2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9$1,690

Sat 11/1013:45SYD - HEL

1 stop24h 15mFinnair

Sat 8/1120:55HEL - SYD

1 stop25h 40mFinnair

Deal found 9/9$1,897

Fri 17/1013:50SYD - HEL

2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1116:40HEL - SYD

3 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,898

Fri 17/1011:20SYD - HEL

1 stop26h 40mFinnair

Sat 8/1120:55HEL - SYD

1 stop25h 40mFinnair

Deal found 10/9$1,902

Tue 28/1008:50SYD - HEL

1 stop29h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/1116:00HEL - SYD

2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,914

Sat 8/1108:35SYD - HEL

1 stop37h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/1116:00HEL - SYD

2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,915

Sat 11/1015:50SYD - HEL

2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/1019:35HEL - SYD

2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,920

Sat 8/1108:35SYD - HEL

1 stop37h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 25/1116:00HEL - SYD

2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,927

Sun 12/1021:55SYD - HEL

2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1016:55HEL - SYD

2 stops59h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,936

Fri 17/1021:55SYD - HEL

2 stops45h 45mTurkish Airlines

Sun 2/1112:30HEL - SYD

1 stop45h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/9$1,945

Fri 17/1013:50SYD - HEL

2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1116:40HEL - SYD

3 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9$1,956

Sat 8/1108:35SYD - HEL

1 stop37h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 30/1119:00HEL - SYD

2 stops52h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,959

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Sat 11/1013:45SYD - HEL

1 stop24h 15mFinnair

Sat 8/1120:55HEL - SYD

1 stop25h 40mFinnair

Deal found 9/9$1,897

Sat 1/1121:15SYD - HEL

2 stops29h 50mTurkish Airlines

Sat 31/112:30HEL - SYD

2 stops45h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/9$2,081

Sat 8/1115:55SYD - HEL

2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/1114:05HEL - SYD

3 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$2,170

Sat 8/1111:30SYD - HEL

1 stop27h 15mFinnair

Sun 23/1100:50HEL - SYD

1 stop23h 45mFinnair

Deal found 11/9$2,052

Wed 8/1021:55SYD - HEL

2 stops28h 45mTurkish Airlines

Mon 20/1019:35HEL - SYD

2 stops40h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 11/9$2,122

Fri 10/1021:55SYD - HEL

2 stops28h 45mTurkish Airlines

Mon 20/1012:35HEL - SYD

2 stops47h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 11/9$2,122

Fri 10/1021:55SYD - HEL

2 stops45h 45mTurkish Airlines

Tue 21/1012:35HEL - SYD

2 stops47h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 11/9$2,123

Thu 11/1221:15SYD - HEL

2 stops47h 20mTurkish Airlines

Thu 29/112:30HEL - SYD

2 stops45h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/9$2,132

Thu 9/1021:55SYD - HEL

2 stops45h 45mTurkish Airlines

Sat 18/1019:35HEL - SYD

2 stops55h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 11/9$2,137

Fri 10/1021:55SYD - HEL

2 stops28h 45mTurkish Airlines

Fri 17/1019:35HEL - SYD

2 stops31h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 11/9$2,190

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Sat 11/1021:30SYD - HEL

2 stops46h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1116:00HEL - SYD

2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9$1,690

Sat 11/1013:45SYD - HEL

1 stop24h 15mFinnair

Sat 8/1120:55HEL - SYD

1 stop25h 40mFinnair

Deal found 9/9$1,897

Sat 11/1015:50SYD - HEL

2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/1019:35HEL - SYD

2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,920

Sun 12/1021:55SYD - HEL

2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1016:55HEL - SYD

2 stops59h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,936

Fri 17/1013:50SYD - HEL

2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1116:40HEL - SYD

3 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,898

Fri 17/1011:20SYD - HEL

1 stop26h 40mFinnair

Sat 8/1120:55HEL - SYD

1 stop25h 40mFinnair

Deal found 10/9$1,902

Fri 17/1021:55SYD - HEL

2 stops45h 45mTurkish Airlines

Sun 2/1112:30HEL - SYD

1 stop45h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/9$1,945

Fri 17/1013:50SYD - HEL

2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1116:40HEL - SYD

3 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9$1,956

Fri 24/1021:55SYD - HEL

2 stops46h 40mTurkish Airlines

Mon 27/1012:30HEL - SYD

1 stop45h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,969

Tue 28/1008:50SYD - HEL

1 stop29h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/1116:00HEL - SYD

2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,914

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Tue 2/1220:05SYD - HEL

3 stops52h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$784

Thu 27/1121:25SYD - HEL

3 stops59h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$811

Wed 3/1221:15SYD - HEL

3 stops58h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$822

Wed 15/1011:15SYD - HEL

3 stops43h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$837

Fri 14/1120:05SYD - HEL

3 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9$844

Mon 1/1220:05SYD - HEL

3 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$855

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SYD - HEL

SYDHEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/10

13:45-06:00

1 stop24h 15m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 8/11

20:55-07:35

1 stop25h 40m

$1,897

SydneyHelsinki

SYD - HEL

SYDHEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/11

11:30-05:45

1 stop27h 15m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 23/11

00:50-09:35

1 stop23h 45m

$2,052

SydneyHelsinki

SYD - HEL

SYDHEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/11

21:15-18:05

2 stops29h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 31/1

12:30-19:20

2 stops45h 50m

$2,081

SydneyHelsinki

SYD - HEL

SYDHEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/10

21:55-18:40

2 stops28h 45m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 20/10

19:35-20:00

2 stops40h 25m

$2,122

SydneyHelsinki

SYD - HEL

SYDHEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/10

21:55-18:40

2 stops28h 45m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 20/10

12:35-20:00

2 stops47h 25m

$2,122

SydneyHelsinki

SYD - HEL

SYDHEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/10

21:55-11:40

2 stops45h 45m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 21/10

12:35-20:00

2 stops47h 25m

$2,123

SydneyHelsinki

SYD - HEL

SYDHEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/12

21:15-11:35

2 stops47h 20m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 29/1

12:30-19:20

2 stops45h 50m

$2,132

SydneyHelsinki

SYD - HEL

SYDHEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/10

21:55-11:40

2 stops45h 45m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 18/10

19:35-11:00

2 stops55h 25m

$2,137

SydneyHelsinki

SYD - HEL

SYDHEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/11

15:55-16:25

2 stops33h 30m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 26/11

14:05-07:25

3 stops32h 20m

$2,170

SydneyHelsinki

SYD - HEL

SYDHEL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/10

21:55-18:40

2 stops28h 45m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 17/10

19:35-10:45

2 stops31h 10m

$2,190

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When is the best time to book a flight to Helsinki?

The best time to book flights to Helsinki is 23 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Helsinki?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Helsinki should consider flying on Wednesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Reviews of airlines servicing Helsinki

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Japan Airlines, Finnair, andQantas Airways to Finland by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,559 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Brian,Sept 2025

HNL - NRT

Extremely fast boarding. Great food. Polite flight attendants. Leg space in regular economy is the largest I have experienced.

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,559 reviews

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8.3

Very Good

1,559 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Brian,Sept 2025

HNL - NRT

Extremely fast boarding. Great food. Polite flight attendants. Leg space in regular economy is the largest I have experienced.

Finnair

7.6

Good

1,323 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,559 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Brian,Sept 2025

HNL - NRT

Extremely fast boarding. Great food. Polite flight attendants. Leg space in regular economy is the largest I have experienced.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,559 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Brian,Sept 2025

HNL - NRT

Extremely fast boarding. Great food. Polite flight attendants. Leg space in regular economy is the largest I have experienced.

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,250 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,559 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Brian,Sept 2025

HNL - NRT

Extremely fast boarding. Great food. Polite flight attendants. Leg space in regular economy is the largest I have experienced.

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,968 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,559 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Brian,Sept 2025

HNL - NRT

Extremely fast boarding. Great food. Polite flight attendants. Leg space in regular economy is the largest I have experienced.

FAQs about flying to Helsinki

Getting around Helsinki

There is an excellent public transport system that operates within the city, allowing passengers to hop on and off the metro, trams and buses using a single ticket.

Getting downtown from the airport

Helsinki Airport (HEL) is located 17 km north of the city centre. As the main international airport for the city and the rest of the country, there are plenty of transport options available. Buses make regular journeys to the city centre. The airport also has a major taxi station outside the arrivals area and several car rental companies can be found in the terminals as well.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Helsinki?
If you book a flight to Helsinki, you will be flying into Helsinki-Vantaa, which is the city’s only airport. Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) is located 17.1 km from the centre of Helsinki.
Can I find cheaper flights to Helsinki if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Helsinki on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Helsinki?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Helsinki.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Helsinki?
Helsinki-Vantaa is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Helsinki. One-way flights to Helsinki-Vantaa typically cost $34, while return flights cost around $177.
How much is a return flight to Helsinki?
A return flight to Helsinki will typically cost around $2,136, however they can be found for as little as $117.
Where does the fastest flight to Helsinki depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Helsinki, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (25 hours 20 minutes).
Does Helsinki-Vantaa have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Helsinki-Vantaa can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Helsinki-Vantaa?
Yes. Helsinki-Vantaa has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hilton Helsinki Airport is the closest property to Helsinki-Vantaa (0.0 km away from Helsinki-Vantaa).

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