Travelling from London to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
When planning your flight from London to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), you'll have a good range of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Around 2 hours 51 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki. The city operates in the UTC+2 timezone and is 2 hours ahead of London.
The most popular route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), with 39 direct weekly services. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LHR to HEL is the 06:00 Ryanair service. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 18:50 with Norwegian Air Sweden.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from London to HEL. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) leave from this terminal.
Finnair is a popular airline that operates direct flights from London to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport jetting out of LHR.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from London to HEL. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Take a pause at one of these airports:
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Oslo Airport Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
The distance from central London to LHR is around 31 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the best route, whether you want to drive or use public transport.
Catching an early flight from London to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Prefer to leave from London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? You can book a direct flight from London to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) out of this popular hub.
When leaving from LGW, you'll have a choice of airlines that offer direct flights from London to HEL. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat with any of these:
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, browse these options when departing from London Gatwick Airport:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
You can reach LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour and 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend another night away? Consider checking in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to HEL:
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're arriving on a late flight from London to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near HEL:
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 29 minutes.
It takes roughly 44 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is $48. The cheapest price for a return flight is $95. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure flight tickets from London to HEL.
You'll snag the best savings on your tickets from London to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport by travelling in August. Go one step further and use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest day to fly out.
Set up a Price Alert for flight tickets from London to HEL. You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped. We'll tell you when there's a change in price.
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The best time to fly from London to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from London to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the most popular month to travel to Helsinki. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Helsinki. July is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from London to HEL during then and you can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC.
Look for cheap flights from London to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Helsinki
Start your Helsinki trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Helsinki Cathedral, Temppeliaukio Church and Seurasaari Open-Air Museum are must-do's during your Helsinki adventure.
Complete your Helsinki trip with a car rental
After you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from London to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, your next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Helsinki. Browse the offers and easily compare options on pick-up convenience, price, and more.