Travelling from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Rome.
Every week, there are 35 Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as early as possible, select the 10:40 Finnair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 18:55 with Finnair.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your FCO to HEL flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Helsinki (and then exploring more of Finland!) is a breeze with Finnair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Finnair.
Finnair is the most punctual carrier that operates FCO to HEL flights.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between FCO and HEL:
Vienna International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
At the moment, $109 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $272. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from FCO to HEL, reserve your trip seven months before your departure date.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from FCO to HEL.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Of all flights departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% touch down on time at their destination.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near FCO. Whether you're catching an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider booking a hotel near HEL if you're catching a late Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and explore Helsinki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Helsinki. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Helsinki. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from FCO to HEL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Finland
You've seen Helsinki, now it's time to explore other corners of Finland. Travel about 16 kilometres west to Espoo to tick off its leading sights. From Kannusilta riverside walk to Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another essential stop in Finland. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.