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Cheap flights to Helsinki from £42

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — HEL
2 May — 9 May1
1 adult
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Thu 9/5

Flights to Helsinki in 2024

Find the latest flights to Helsinki in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£173

Return from

£52

One-way from

£42
High demand for flights, 21% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From London to Helsinki-Vantaa
One-way flight from London to Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL)

Cheap flights to Helsinki in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Helsinki in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
These are some of the cheapest-priced fares users can find on flights departing to Helsinki in April and May 2024. If these deals fall outside of your budget, be sure to come back soon as prices update often.
Fri 17/506:45STN - HEL
Nonstop2h 55mRyanair
Mon 20/520:35HEL - STN
Nonstop3h 00mRyanair
Deal found 26/4£52
Fri 17/506:45STN - HEL
Nonstop2h 55mRyanair
Mon 20/520:35HEL - STN
Nonstop3h 00mRyanair
Deal found 26/4£54
Sat 18/517:10STN - HEL
Nonstop2h 50mRyanair
Sun 19/516:10HEL - STN
Nonstop3h 00mRyanair
Deal found 26/4£78
Fri 31/506:45STN - HEL
Nonstop2h 55mRyanair
Mon 3/620:35HEL - STN
Nonstop3h 00mRyanair
Deal found 26/4£87
Tue 14/519:05LGW - HEL
1 stop12h 15mNorwegian
Tue 21/515:40HEL - LGW
1 stop18h 25mNorwegian
Deal found 26/4£90
Mon 13/515:10STN - HEL
Nonstop2h 50mRyanair
Mon 20/520:35HEL - STN
Nonstop3h 00mRyanair
Deal found 26/4£96
Tue 14/512:00STN - HEL
Nonstop2h 50mRyanair
Tue 21/517:25HEL - STN
Nonstop3h 00mRyanair
Deal found 26/4£97
Tue 14/506:40LHR - HEL
1 stop5h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 21/517:20HEL - LHR
1 stop6h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 26/4£114
Fri 3/506:40LHR - HEL
1 stop8h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 10/514:40HEL - LHR
1 stop8h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 26/4£114

Helsinki 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Helsinki in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data were last updated on 27 April 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Helsinki in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Fri 17/506:45STN - HEL
Nonstop2h 55mRyanair
Mon 20/520:35HEL - STN
Nonstop3h 00mRyanair
Deal found 26/4£52
Fri 17/506:45STN - HEL
Nonstop2h 55mRyanair
Mon 20/520:35HEL - STN
Nonstop3h 00mRyanair
Deal found 26/4£54
Tue 17/912:00STN - HEL
Nonstop2h 50mRyanair
Wed 18/923:45HEL - STN
Nonstop3h 00mRyanair
Deal found 26/4£70
Sat 14/917:10STN - HEL
Nonstop2h 50mRyanair
Wed 18/923:45HEL - STN
Nonstop3h 00mRyanair
Deal found 26/4£76
Sat 18/517:10STN - HEL
Nonstop2h 50mRyanair
Sun 19/516:10HEL - STN
Nonstop3h 00mRyanair
Deal found 26/4£78
Mon 16/915:10STN - HEL
Nonstop2h 50mRyanair
Wed 18/923:45HEL - STN
Nonstop3h 00mRyanair
Deal found 26/4£82
Thu 19/912:20STN - HEL
Nonstop2h 50mRyanair
Sat 21/923:00HEL - STN
Nonstop2h 55mRyanair
Deal found 26/4£83
Wed 18/918:00STN - HEL
Nonstop2h 50mRyanair
Sat 21/923:00HEL - STN
Nonstop2h 55mRyanair
Deal found 26/4£85
Fri 31/506:45STN - HEL
Nonstop2h 55mRyanair
Mon 3/620:35HEL - STN
Nonstop3h 00mRyanair
Deal found 26/4£87

Flights to Helsinki departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Helsinki, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
If you're looking for a last-minute flight to Helsinki, consider booking one of these fares. Make sure the flight you book matches the day, time, and destination you're looking for.
Fri 3/506:40LHR - HEL
1 stop8h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 10/514:40HEL - LHR
1 stop8h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 26/4£114
Mon 6/506:40LHR - HEL
1 stop8h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 10/517:20HEL - LHR
1 stop6h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 26/4£122
Tue 30/408:45LGW - HEL
1 stop10h 35mNorwegian
Sat 4/515:40HEL - LGW
1 stop19h 50mNorwegian
Deal found 26/4£135
Fri 3/510:20LHR - HEL
1 stop4h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 10/511:40HEL - LHR
2 stops8h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 26/4£138
Wed 1/513:55LHR - HEL
1 stop8h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 4/508:00HEL - LHR
1 stop6h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 26/4£138
Wed 1/520:45LGW - HEL
1 stop10h 35mNorwegian
Tue 14/515:40HEL - LGW
1 stop18h 25mNorwegian
Deal found 26/4£146
Wed 8/519:55LGW - HEL
1 stop25h 10mNorwegian
Sat 11/515:40HEL - LGW
1 stop19h 50mNorwegian
Deal found 26/4£151
Wed 1/513:55LHR - HEL
1 stop8h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 4/511:10HEL - LHR
2 stops7h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 26/4£152
Wed 1/520:45LGW - HEL
1 stop10h 35mNorwegian
Sat 4/515:40HEL - LGW
1 stop19h 50mNorwegian
Deal found 26/4£154

One-way flights to Helsinki

Explore one-way flight options to Helsinki for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights departing to Helsinki in the near future. Reserve a round-trip flight to Helsinki instead by utilising the search form above.
Mon 3/615:10STN - HEL
Nonstop2h 50mRyanair
Deal found 26/4£42
Wed 29/518:00STN - HEL
Nonstop2h 50mRyanair
Deal found 25/4£43
Fri 6/906:45STN - HEL
Nonstop2h 55mRyanair
Deal found 26/4£50
Wed 8/519:55LGW - HEL
1 stop25h 10mNorwegian
Deal found 26/4£58
Wed 29/517:00LGW - HEL
1 stop14h 20mNorwegian
Deal found 25/4£59
Wed 8/519:55LGW - HEL
1 stop25h 10mNorwegian
Deal found 26/4£62
Wed 8/519:55LGW - HEL
1 stop25h 10mNorwegian
Deal found 26/4£63
Sat 24/817:10STN - HEL
Nonstop2h 50mRyanair
Deal found 26/4£63
Thu 2/513:55LHR - HEL
1 stop8h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 26/4£64

Direct flights to Helsinki

Fri 17/506:45STN - HEL
Nonstop2h 55mRyanair
Mon 20/520:35HEL - STN
Nonstop3h 00mRyanair
Deal found 26/4£52
Fri 17/506:45STN - HEL
Nonstop2h 55mRyanair
Mon 20/520:35HEL - STN
Nonstop3h 00mRyanair
Deal found 26/4£54
Tue 17/912:00STN - HEL
Nonstop2h 50mRyanair
Wed 18/923:45HEL - STN
Nonstop3h 00mRyanair
Deal found 26/4£70
Sat 14/917:10STN - HEL
Nonstop2h 50mRyanair
Wed 18/923:45HEL - STN
Nonstop3h 00mRyanair
Deal found 26/4£76
Sat 18/517:10STN - HEL
Nonstop2h 50mRyanair
Sun 19/516:10HEL - STN
Nonstop3h 00mRyanair
Deal found 26/4£78
Mon 16/915:10STN - HEL
Nonstop2h 50mRyanair
Wed 18/923:45HEL - STN
Nonstop3h 00mRyanair
Deal found 26/4£82
Thu 19/912:20STN - HEL
Nonstop2h 50mRyanair
Sat 21/923:00HEL - STN
Nonstop2h 55mRyanair
Deal found 26/4£83
Wed 18/918:00STN - HEL
Nonstop2h 50mRyanair
Sat 21/923:00HEL - STN
Nonstop2h 55mRyanair
Deal found 26/4£85
Fri 31/506:45STN - HEL
Nonstop2h 55mRyanair
Mon 3/620:35HEL - STN
Nonstop3h 00mRyanair
Deal found 26/4£87

Average price of flights to Helsinki by month

Plan your trip to Helsinki by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Helsinki is currently £56 while a return flight costs £105. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Helsinki (average of £122). Flying to Helsinki in July will prove the most costly (average of £320). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£145

February

£153

March

£98

April

£138

May

£177

June

£215

July

£256

August

£212

September

£180

October

£183

November

£148

December

£178

In the summer months Helsinki enjoys long days and warm temperatures. Between May and August temperatures are at their highest, between 10 and 20 degrees Celsius, making this a pleasant time to book flights to Helsinki. During the summer, Helsinki experiences very long days, with over 18 hours of daylight. During one of the most popular months to visit, August, the Helsinki Festival takes place. This is Finland’s largest multi-arts festival which showcases a wide varied programme, from classical to pop music, contemporary dance to theatre and visual arts to children’s events. Various venues across the city host this event, which lasts two weeks.

Between November and February temperatures in the city can drop below freezing, making this a less popular time of the year for visiting. During winter daylight only lasts around 5 to 6 hours, with the cloudy weather making the city seem even darker. However, the cold, snowy environment can have its own distinct charm, so if you don’t mind the weather you may be able to find better deals on city accommodation and cheap flights to helsinki, whilst still finding plenty of interesting things to keep you occupied. One such event which makes this a wonderful time to visit is the unique Lux Helsinki event which lights up the city during the darkest time of the year. Watch the magnificent light installations by Finish and International artists, free of charge, when the winter sun goes down, during January. This visually spectacular light art provides both visitors and locals a new perspective of the city.

Temperature and rainfall in Helsinki by month

Plan your trip to Helsinki by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

HEL

Temperature

-6 - 16 °C

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).

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Helsinki. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 63 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Helsinki. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Helsinki?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Helsinki. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Helsinki should consider flying on Saturday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Helsinki

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Helsinki. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Helsinki. Reviews last updated 27 April 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Ryanair, Norwegian and Scandinavian Airlines to Helsinki have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.9
Good
1,626 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

7.9
Good
1,626 reviews
7.9
Good
1,626 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

7.8
Good
2,061 reviews
7.9
Good
1,626 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

7.8
Good
1,385 reviews
7.9
Good
1,626 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

7.7
Good
1,085 reviews
7.9
Good
1,626 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

7.6
Good
239 reviews
7.9
Good
1,626 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

City Overview

Find a cheap flight to Helsinki and visit Finland’s capital is an intriguing city that blends a progressive lifestyle with outstanding contemporary architecture. Sitting on a peninsular on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, the city is surrounded by water on all sides, making it a popular destination for those who want to mix a bustling city life with attractive natural surroundings. Known as the “Daughter of the Baltic”, the city incorporates a network of islands, each of which has its own distinct characteristics. Korkeasaari Island is the home of Finland’s largest zoo, one of the city’s most popular attractions, which is accessible by bridge from the island of Mustikkamaa.

Another popular tourist attraction is Suomenlinna Island Fortress, a World Heritage Site that can be explored on foot with a guided tour. Many visitors to Helsinki are fascinated by the modern architecture within the city, and one of its most famous and unusual buildings is Temppeliaukio Church, also known as the Rock Church. This unique place of worship was designed to incorporate the bedrock into its structure and is famous for its incredible acoustics. At the heart of the city centre, Senate Square provides a dramatic sight for any new visitor. Incorporating four major landmarks within the square, including the majestic Helsinki Cathedral, it’s a popular point on the tourist map. Alongside its architectural wonders, Helsinki is also a centre of contemporary arts and culture. Many visitors are drawn to Sibelius Park to visit The Sibelius Monument, a modern statue of the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. This famous monument resembles organ pipes and is one of the city’s most popular attractions. Following a busy day of sightseeing, you can relax in the leafy surroundings of Esplanade Park, where local residents enjoy various events, such as concert performances and folk dancing.

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

Once your flight arrives at Helsinki Airport (HEL), it is located 10.5 miles (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.

Helsinki airport overview

Located approximately 5km (3 miles) west of the centre of Vantaa, and 17km (10.6 miles) north of Helsinki’s city centre, Helsinki Vantaa International Airport (HEL) is Finland’s main international airport. It was first built for the Summer Olympics of 1952 and now serves an average of 12.5 million passengers per year.

Current renovations at Helsinki Airport, scheduled to be completed by the end of 2011, include a complete overhaul of the waiting lounge, baggage and check-in areas. The addition of several shops, cafes and restaurants is also set to enhance the airport, while the relocation of existing retail and dining establishments will improve passenger flow and free up space for more chairs in the seating areas. The airport building itself is divided into two terminals, separated by a distance of 250 metres (820 feet), and internal pedestrian connections offer quick transfers between them.

Helsinki Vantaa International Airport is clean and staff are helpful and friendly. Security checks and customs are generally quick.

  • What does HEL mean?

    This is defined as Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). Codes like HEL are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • 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 10.6 mi from the center of Helsinki. There are 27 flights from London to Helsinki-Vantaa per day from 9 different airlines.

  • 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, Ryanair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Helsinki.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Helsinki?

    Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Helsinki. One-way flights to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport typically cost £21, while return flights cost around £40.

  • How much is a return flight to Helsinki?

    A return flight to Helsinki will typically cost around £144, however they can be found for as little as £50.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Helsinki depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Helsinki, Edinburgh offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does Helsinki-Vantaa Airport have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport?

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

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