What airport do you fly into for flights to Helsinki?

If you book a flight to Helsinki, you will be flying into Helsinki-Vantaa, which is the city’s only airport. Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) is located 17,1 km from the centre of Helsinki.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Helsinki?

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Helsinki is January . The most expensive month for flights is December . The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

Can I find cheaper flights to Helsinki if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Helsinki on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Helsinki?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Lufthansa is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Helsinki.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Helsinki?

Helsinki-Vantaa is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Helsinki. One-way flights to Helsinki-Vantaa typically cost R2 876, while return flights cost around R848.

Where does the fastest flight to Helsinki depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Helsinki, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 30 minutes).

Does Helsinki-Vantaa have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Helsinki-Vantaa can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Helsinki-Vantaa?

Yes. Helsinki-Vantaa has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hilton Helsinki Airport is the closest property to Helsinki-Vantaa (0,0 km away from Helsinki-Vantaa).

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Flights to Helsinki in 2025

Return from	R11 953
One-way from	R9 720
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R14 765

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6/2-10/2
2 total stops
32h 20m total
Johannesburg to Helsinki

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23h 45m total
Johannesburg to Helsinki

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Helsinki. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 15 August 2025.

Sun 14/923:30JNB - HEL

1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 30/917:40HEL - JNB

1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/8R12 251

Sun 14/923:30JNB - HEL

1 stop36h 30mKLM

Tue 30/913:55HEL - JNB

2 stops19h 55mKLM

Deal found 14/8R12 814

Sun 14/921:15JNB - HEL

1 stop38h 05mBritish Airways

Tue 30/921:05HEL - JNB

1 stop37h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/8R13 956

Mon 29/919:25JNB - HEL

1 stop15h 55mBritish Airways

Mon 6/1016:00HEL - JNB

1 stop18h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/8R14 079

Mon 29/99:50JNB - HEL

3 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/105:35HEL - JNB

3 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/8R16 400

Sun 14/920:25JNB - HEL

1 stop17h 50mQatar Airways

Tue 30/912:35HEL - JNB

2 stops22h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/8R17 683

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Fri 6/219:05JNB - HEL

1 stop16h 30mTurkish Airlines

Tue 10/219:00HEL - JNB

1 stop15h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/8R11 953

Sun 14/923:30JNB - HEL

1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 30/917:40HEL - JNB

1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/8R12 251

Sun 14/923:30JNB - HEL

1 stop36h 30mKLM

Tue 30/913:55HEL - JNB

2 stops19h 55mKLM

Deal found 14/8R12 814

Sun 14/921:15JNB - HEL

1 stop38h 05mBritish Airways

Tue 30/921:05HEL - JNB

1 stop37h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/8R13 956

Fri 6/211:40JNB - HEL

2 stops25h 35mLufthansa

Tue 10/219:25HEL - JNB

1 stop35h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 12/8R15 784

Mon 29/919:25JNB - HEL

1 stop15h 55mBritish Airways

Mon 6/1016:00HEL - JNB

1 stop18h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/8R14 079

Mon 29/99:50JNB - HEL

3 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/105:35HEL - JNB

3 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/8R16 400

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Sun 14/923:30JNB - HEL

1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 30/917:40HEL - JNB

1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/8R12 251

Sun 14/923:30JNB - HEL

1 stop36h 30mKLM

Tue 30/913:55HEL - JNB

2 stops19h 55mKLM

Deal found 14/8R12 814

Sun 14/921:15JNB - HEL

1 stop38h 05mBritish Airways

Tue 30/921:05HEL - JNB

1 stop37h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/8R13 956

Sun 14/920:25JNB - HEL

1 stop17h 50mQatar Airways

Tue 30/912:35HEL - JNB

2 stops22h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/8R17 683

Mon 29/919:25JNB - HEL

1 stop15h 55mBritish Airways

Mon 6/1016:00HEL - JNB

1 stop18h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/8R14 079

Mon 29/99:50JNB - HEL

3 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/105:35HEL - JNB

3 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/8R16 400

One-way flights to Helsinki
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Sun 14/1213:45JNB - HEL

2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8R9 720

Sun 14/1219:35JNB - HEL

1 stop16h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/8R10 406

Sat 13/121:35JNB - HEL

2 stops22h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/8R12 146

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

19:05-11:35

1 stop16h 30m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 10/2

19:00-10:50

1 stop15h 50m

R11 953

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/9

23:30-0:20

1 stop23h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 30/9

17:40-8:50

1 stop16h 10m

R12 251

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/9

23:30-13:00

1 stop36h 30m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 30/9

13:55-8:50

2 stops19h 55m

R12 814

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/9

21:15-12:20

1 stop38h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 30/9

21:05-9:25

1 stop37h 20m

R13 956

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/9

19:25-12:20

1 stop15h 55m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 6/10

16:00-9:25

1 stop18h 25m

R14 079

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

11:40-13:15

2 stops25h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 10/2

19:25-7:05

1 stop35h 40m

R15 784

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/9

9:50-14:50

3 stops28h 00m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 6/10

5:35-8:30

3 stops27h 55m

R16 400

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/12

13:45-13:30

2 stops23h 45m

R9 720

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/12

19:35-12:20

1 stop16h 45m

R10 406

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB - HEL

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/12

17:00-0:05

3 stops31h 05m

R12 146

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Helsinki

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

Booking 5 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Helsinki. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Helsinki?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Helsinki takes 16 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Helsinki from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Helsinki?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Helsinki should consider flying on Saturday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Helsinki?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Helsinki are Qatar Airways, Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Helsinki?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Helsinki are Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines and Turkish Airlines.

Rainfall in Helsinki by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Helsinki ranges from 30.0 - 70.0 mm per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Helsinki when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Helsinki by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Helsinki, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 16.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of February, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -6.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Helsinki

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines to Finland by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 384 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 384 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 384 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 608 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 384 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 939 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 384 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 321 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 384 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 267 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 384 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

FAQs about flying to Helsinki

What airport do you fly into for flights to Helsinki?
If you book a flight to Helsinki, you will be flying into Helsinki-Vantaa, which is the city’s only airport. Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) is located 17,1 km from the centre of Helsinki.
Can I find cheaper flights to Helsinki if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Helsinki on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Helsinki?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Lufthansa is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Helsinki.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Helsinki?
Helsinki-Vantaa is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Helsinki. One-way flights to Helsinki-Vantaa typically cost R2 876, while return flights cost around R848.
Where does the fastest flight to Helsinki depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Helsinki, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 30 minutes).
Does Helsinki-Vantaa have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Helsinki-Vantaa can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Helsinki-Vantaa?
Yes. Helsinki-Vantaa has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hilton Helsinki Airport is the closest property to Helsinki-Vantaa (0,0 km away from Helsinki-Vantaa).

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Rainfall in Helsinki by month

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Temperature in Helsinki by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Helsinki

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines to Finland by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Helsinki

What airport do you fly into for flights to Helsinki?

Can I find cheaper flights to Helsinki if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Helsinki?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Helsinki?

Where does the fastest flight to Helsinki depart from?

Does Helsinki-Vantaa have car hire?

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