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Flight deals from Madrid to Helsinki Vantaa

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Helsinki.$295 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 May, returning Tue, 20 May.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Madrid on Thu, 15 May, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, 20 May, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $295, select.
Helsinki.$313 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Jun, returning Mon, 16 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Madrid on Thu, 12 Jun, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, 16 Jun, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $313, select.
Helsinki.$314 per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Nov, returning Sat, 15 Nov.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Madrid on Sat, 8 Nov, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Sat, 15 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $314, select.
Helsinki.$320 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Jan, returning Thu, 15 Jan.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Madrid on Tue, 13 Jan, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Thu, 15 Jan, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $320, select.
Helsinki.$323 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Sep, returning Tue, 30 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Madrid on Thu, 25 Sep, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $323, select.
Helsinki.$326 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Oct, returning Sat, 8 Nov.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Madrid on Thu, 23 Oct, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Sat, 8 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $326, select.
Helsinki.$330 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Sep, returning Wed, 1 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Madrid on Wed, 24 Sep, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $330, select.
Helsinki.$339 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Aug, returning Tue, 26 Aug.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Madrid on Fri, 22 Aug, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, 26 Aug, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $339, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Helsinki Vantaa

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Madrid to Helsinki Vantaa flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from $424
May
from $295
Jun
from $313
Jul
from $410
Aug
from $339
Sep
from $323
Oct
from $339
Nov
from $314
Dec
from $373
Jan
from $320
Feb
from $368
Mar
from $340

Direct flights from Madrid to Helsinki Vantaa

Madrid to Helsinki Vantaa: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Madrid to Helsinki below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Helsinki Vantaa.

Madrid to Helsinki: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$295
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time4 hrs, 10 mins
Most popular airlineIberia
Average flights per week29

Finding cheap flights from Madrid to Helsinki Vantaa: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Madrid to Helsinki Vantaa is $295. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 10 minutes is the average flight time from Madrid to Helsinki Vantaa.
Iberia, Japan Airlines and Finnair fly direct from Madrid to Helsinki Vantaa.
As of April 2025, there are 29 flights per week flying from Madrid to Helsinki Vantaa.
The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Helsinki Vantaa is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Madrid Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport on Thursday, 15 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 10 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Helsinki Vantaa but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
Currently, Ryanair and Finnair offer the cheapest flight tickets to Helsinki Vantaa.

Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know

  • Around 4 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.

  • Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Helsinki one hour ahead of Madrid.

  • Every week, there are ten Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights. If you want to get going as early as possible, go for the 10:15 Finnair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 10:20 with Finnair.

  • To ensure you catch your MAD to HEL flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • Travelling to Helsinki (and then seeing more of Finland!) is easy with Finnair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.

  • The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Finnair.

  • Among carriers operating MAD to HEL flights, Finnair has the highest percentage of on-time landings.

  • We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between MAD and HEL include:

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

    • Milano Linate Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is $131. A round-trip ticket right now is $296. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • Book seven months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MAD to HEL.

  • Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MAD to HEL by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.

Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • When it comes to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78.23% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.

  • Catching an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to MAD:

Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki

  • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to central Helsinki has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.

  • Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.

When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Helsinki. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in February.

  • The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAD to HEL in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.

Explore more of Finland

  • Espoo is just one of the many places in Finland waiting to be discovered once you've seen Helsinki. Around 16 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.

  • Tampere is another sought-after destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No journey is complete without dropping by Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.

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Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.