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Flight Duration5 h and 35 mFlights between London and Helsinki take, on average, 5 h and 35 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£16Cheapest price for a flight between London and Helsinki found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Departing AirportStanstedThe airport Stansted is the departure airport operating flights between London and Helsinki

Arriving AirportHelsinki VantaaFlights departing London with Helsinki as destination arrive at Helsinki Vantaa

High seasonFebruaryAccording to search data from our customers, February is the busiest time to fly from London to Helsinki

Airlines flying this routeRyanair, Norwegian Air Sweden, FinnairAirline(s) with flights between London to Helsinki

Best time to bookFebruaryAccording to real data February is the most popular time to book a flight to Helsinki when departing from London

Airlines that fly from London to Helsinki

Norwegian Air Shuttle

36£

Norwegian Air Sweden

55£

Scandinavian Airlines

Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

20%Trains in Helsinki are 20% cheaper than in London.

London£3.50

Helsinki£2.80

MealMid-priced restaurant

34%A meal in Helsinki is 34% cheaper than a meal in London.

London£20.00

Helsinki£13.12

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

97%Taxis are 97% more expensive in Helsinki than in London.

London£4.20

Helsinki£8.27

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

2%Coffee in Helsinki is 2% cheaper than in London.

London£4.01

Helsinki£3.94

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 1.14 EUR

1 EUR = 0.89 GBP

Last checked on Thu 04/12

Distance: 1132 miles

London airports

Gatwick (LGW)How far from city centre: 25 miles

Heathrow (LHR)How far from city centre: 14 miles

Luton International (LTN)How far from city centre: 27 miles

Stansted (STN)How far from city centre: 30 miles

London City (LCY)How far from city centre: 7 miles

Southend (SEN)How far from city centre: 35 miles

Helsinki airports

Helsinki Vantaa (HEL)How far from city centre: 10 miles

Useful information to fly from London to Helsinki

Thinking about booking flights to Helsinki from London? You've come to the right place! The flight from London to Helsinki is a popular route, with a range of airlines offering both direct and connecting flights. Whether you're looking for cheap flights from London to Helsinki or cheap tickets to Helsinki from London, we can help you find the best deals.

Time difference between London and Helsinki

Helsinki is 2 hours ahead of London. So, if it's 10:00 AM in London, it's 12:00 PM in Helsinki. Remember to double-check for any Daylight Savings Time differences to ensure a smooth journey.

Best time to fly to Helsinki

Helsinki, the vibrant capital of Finland, experiences four distinct seasons. If you're after cheap flights from London to Helsinki, consider travelling during the shoulder seasons for the most affordable options.

Winters in Helsinki are cold and snowy, with temperatures averaging around -5°C (23°F). For warmer temperatures and long daylight hours, book your cheap tickets to Helsinki from London during summer, when temperatures average a pleasant 17°C (62°F).

No matter when you decide to travel, Opodo can help you find the best deals on flights to Helsinki from London. Book your holidays in Helsinki.

London airports

London is served by six international airports: Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, City and Southend. Find cheap flights to Helsinki from London and start planning your next holiday!

Airport information

Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Heathrow Airport is the busiest airport in the UK and one of the busiest in the world. Located 14 miles (23 km) west of Central London, Heathrow has four terminals and two parallel runways.

Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Gatwick Airport is the second-busiest airport by total passenger traffic in the UK, after Heathrow. Located 29 miles (47 km) south of Central London, Gatwick Airport has two terminals, North Terminal and South Terminal.

Stansted Airport (STN)

London Stansted Airport is an international airport located at Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, 42 miles (68 km) northeast of Central London. London Stansted has one main passenger terminal, with three sub-terminals: Check-in Zones A, B and C.

Main airlines for this route

Top 3 airlines offering flights from London to Helsinki:

Ryanair
Norwegian
Finnair

Helsinki airports

Helsinki Airport (HEL) is the main airport serving the Finnish capital.

Airport information

Helsinki Airport (HEL)

Helsinki Airport is located in Vantaa, approximately 10.6 miles (17 km) north of Helsinki city centre.

Helsinki Airport offers a variety of restaurants, cafés, and shops, including duty-free shopping for arriving and departing passengers. You can also find services such as currency exchange, ATMs, and a post office. Helsinki Airport is accessible to disabled travellers, with lifts, wheelchair-accessible toilets and an information service.

To get to the city centre from Helsinki Airport, you can take the train, bus, taxi, or car hire. The train journey takes about 30 minutes and costs around €5 (£4.30). The bus journey takes about 40 minutes and costs around €7 (£6). A taxi to the city centre will cost around €50-60 (£43-52).

Book your car hire in Helsinki to enjoy more flexibility and freely explore the city at your own pace.

What to do and see in Helsinki

Helsinki, a vibrant coastal city, awaits! Once you've booked your cheap flights from London to Helsinki or snapped up those cheap tickets to Helsinki from London with Opodo, the adventure begins. Helsinki offers a delightful blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. To make the most of your trip, consider these must-see attractions:

Suomenlinna Fortress: A short ferry ride from Helsinki's Market Square, this UNESCO World Heritage site will transport you back in time. Explore the 18th-century fortress and wander through its fascinating tunnels.
Helsinki Cathedral: Dominating the city skyline, the iconic Helsinki Cathedral is a masterpiece of neoclassical architecture. Located in the heart of Helsinki, it's an easy walk from numerous attractions.
Temppeliaukio Church (Rock Church): Carved directly into solid rock, the Temppeliaukio Church offers a truly unique experience. The church's extraordinary architecture and exceptional acoustics make it a popular destination.

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Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Helsinki

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from London to Helsinki?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Finland may apply when travelling from London. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

How can I find cheap flights from London to Helsinki at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from London to Helsinki is 17 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Helsinki expensive to visit compared to London?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Helsinki costs an average of 8.27 GBP, 97% more expensive than London, with a fare of 4.20 GBP,

While train tickets costs 20% less in Helsinki: 2.80 GBP against 3.50 GBP in London.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 13.12 GBP in Helsinki, 34% less than the 20.00 GBP in London.

The price of the coffee is around 2% cheaper in Helsinki, with an average of 3.94 GBP, while in London the coffee costs 4.01 GBP.

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

The most popular months to book a flight from London to Helsinki are July, May and June, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from London to Helsinki?

The best time of the year to go to Helsinki when flying from London depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, July is the top 1º month to fly to Helsinki from London in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and August. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, March, January and November are the months with less volume of searchs for the route London - Helsinki.

How long does the flight take to go from London to Helsinki?

The total flight time between London and Helsinki is of around 03:07 hours on average, considering an average distance of 1,876 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Helsinki compared to London?

While in London the temperatures can reach an average of 29.01 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9 mm ,Helsinki's temperatures can go up to 26.96 ºC during the hot season, with 6 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -15.49 ºC in Helsinki, compared to the -3.09 ºC average degrees reported in London. During the winter period, London can register 6 mm precipitation, while Helsinki have an average of 3 mm rain level.

Which airports have flights between London and Helsinki?

The main airport route flying between London and Helsinki is: Stansted (STN) to Helsinki Vantaa (HEL). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Ryanair.

Alternatively, you can find London - Helsinki flights between Heathrow (LHR) to Helsinki Vantaa (HEL) with the following airline(s) flying the route: Finnair.

Scandinavian Airlines.

Which are the airlines with flights from London to Helsinki?

Airlines with direct flights departing from London to Helsinki are:

Finnair.
Norwegian Air Sweden.
Scandinavian Airlines.

Finnair, stopping in Goteborg for 140 minutes minimum.

Finnair, with 60 minutes scale in Stockholm.
Scandinavian Airlines, with 65 minutes scale in Oslo.

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