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, KLM 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 R887, while return flights cost around R1 446.

How much is a return flight to Helsinki?

A return flight to Helsinki will typically cost around R2 904, however they can be found for as little as R1 446.

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 (17 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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0:20-11:00

1 stop34h 40m

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Mon 29/3

12:05-10:20

1 stop23h 15m

R15 342

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

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Thu 26/11

18:50-18:10

1 stop23h 20m

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Mon 30/11

19:05-11:00

1 stop15h 55m

R16 970

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/3

19:45-12:55

1 stop17h 10m

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Thu 1/4

6:55-16:15

2 stops34h 20m

R17 480

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

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Thu 26/11

13:25-13:55

1 stop24h 30m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 30/11

15:45-5:35

1 stop37h 50m

R17 875

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13:45-16:35

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Sat 5/12

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R18 417

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12:05-15:50

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Mon 4/1

14:50-15:50

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R19 980

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Sat 21/11

19:35-23:05

1 stop27h 30m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 5/12

7:50-10:25

1 stop26h 35m

R20 999

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Tue 16/3

19:35-23:00

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23:55-4:00

2 stops29h 05m

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1 stop24h 25m

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6:40-22:00

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How long is the flight to Helsinki?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Helsinki takes 17 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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Helsinki?

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

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Helsinki?

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

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).

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

Booking 89 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.

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

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1 595 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

KLM

7,8

Good

1 595 reviews

KLM

7,8

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1 595 reviews

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2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 703 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 595 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Turkish Airlines

7,4

Good

4 468 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 595 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

8 290 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 595 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

British Airways

6,7

Okay

8 286 reviews

KLM

7,8

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1 595 reviews

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2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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, KLM 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 R887, while return flights cost around R1 446.
How much is a return flight to Helsinki?
A return flight to Helsinki will typically cost around R2 904, however they can be found for as little as R1 446.
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 (17 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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On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Helsinki takes 17 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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Helsinki?

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

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Helsinki?

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

Rainfall in Helsinki by month

Plan your trip to Helsinki by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Helsinki by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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

Booking 89 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.

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?

How much is a return flight to Helsinki?

Where does the fastest flight to Helsinki depart from?

Does Helsinki-Vantaa have car hire?

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