Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Helsinki-Vantaa to Zurich are usually found in March or November, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday
Cheap flight deals from Helsinki to Zurich
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Helsinki (HEL) to Zurich (ZRH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 October 2025.
Popular in
July
Cheapest in
March
Average price
£235
Good one-way deal
£180 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£12 potential increase over avg. return price).
Best time to book a flight from Helsinki to Zurich
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Helsinki to Zurich?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Helsinki to Zurich. Price data was last updated on 17 October 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Helsinki to Zurich may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 66 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Helsinki to Zurich?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helsinki to Zurich (average of £90). Flying from Helsinki to Zurich in August is currently the most expensive (average of £145). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HEL to ZRH?
Find hourly flight availability from Helsinki to Zurich. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 October 2025.
Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 68% on flights from Helsinki to Zurich by exploring options for tickets in the evening.
Weekly flight availability from Helsinki to Zurich
Explore weekly flight availability from Helsinki to Zurich. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 20 October 2025.
The most flights from HEL to ZRH are scheduled on a Saturday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).
How often are flights from Helsinki to Zurich delayed?
About 15% of weekly flights between Helsinki and Zurich have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 89 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Helsinki to Zurich flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Helsinki to Zurich flights?
Over the past year, SWISS have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Helsinki to Zurich?
Share of one-stop return flights from Helsinki to Zurich chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Riga (RIX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from Helsinki to Zurich on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Helsinki to Zurich?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Helsinki to Zurich, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 4h 40m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Helsinki to Zurich?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Helsinki to Zurich, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 4h 40m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Helsinki to Zurich?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Helsinki to Zurich, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 55m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Zurich
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zurich. 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 Zurich. Reviews last updated 20 October 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Finnair and Lufthansa from Helsinki to Zurich to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
My flight to Europe was cancelled and rebooked. Bags got lost by FinnAir. Flight back home from Europe was cancelled the very next day after we landed. Zero compensation for these back to back cancellations on the exact same trip. Kayak doesn’t help with flight cancellation before trips says to contact trip protection only for trip protection to say it’s up to kayak. Don’t fly FinnAir.
My flight to Europe was cancelled and rebooked. Bags got lost by FinnAir. Flight back home from Europe was cancelled the very next day after we landed. Zero compensation for these back to back cancellations on the exact same trip. Kayak doesn’t help with flight cancellation before trips says to contact trip protection only for trip protection to say it’s up to kayak. Don’t fly FinnAir.
My flight to Europe was cancelled and rebooked. Bags got lost by FinnAir. Flight back home from Europe was cancelled the very next day after we landed. Zero compensation for these back to back cancellations on the exact same trip. Kayak doesn’t help with flight cancellation before trips says to contact trip protection only for trip protection to say it’s up to kayak. Don’t fly FinnAir.
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How popular is this Helsinki to Zurich flight route?
The Helsinki-Vantaa to Zurich flight path was viewed by 2 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Helsinki to Zurich round-trip?
Currently priced at £151, Finnair will fly you from Helsinki to Zurich and back. In addition to Finnair, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Lufthansa for as low as £181. Finnair is priced at 31% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the most reliable airlines from Helsinki to Zurich?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Helsinki to Zurich consider choosing TAP AIR PORTUGAL (96%), Cathay Pacific (92%) or Japan Airlines (84%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
Can I find deals for flights from Helsinki to Zurich that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Helsinki to Zurich flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Helsinki to Zurich?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Helsinki to Zurich.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Helsinki to Zurich?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Helsinki to Zurich by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Helsinki to Zurich?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helsinki to Zurich (average of £90). Flying from Helsinki to Zurich in August is currently the most expensive (average of £145). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
Browse through other flights departing from Helsinki. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 20 October 2025.
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Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Helsinki to Zurich. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 20 October 2025.
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