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World-renowned Vatican collections with Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, essential for art and Church history.
Flights from Helsinki to Rome depart on average 58 times per day, taking around 5h 21m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £98 if you book in advance.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 04:45, the last at 23:50. The fastest flight covers the 2202 km distance in 3h 25m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 2202 km |
Average flight duration 5h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £98 |
Flights per day 58 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 3h 25m |
First flight 4:45 |
Last flight 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 56 days |
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£267
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£696
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
5 h
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
5 h 41 m
Flights on 03 Sept
51
Distance
2202 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Helsinki to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Helsinki to Rome will cost around £696 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £267.
To travel from Helsinki to Rome you need to make at least one change.
D82602 · D84355
D82618 · D84357
D82602 · D84357
D82618 · D84355
D82604 · D84355
LH2467+
LH1866
BT302 · BT633
KL1248 · KL1603
SK1705 · SK681
LH4119+
LH242Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Helsinki to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £161 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 2.2 - 5.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £161, while a coach costs an average of £163.
Distance: 2202 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£161 Average Price Cheapest | £163 Average Price | £844 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 21m Average total duration Fastest 5h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 48h 18m Average total duration 47h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 32h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
6.6 - 13.2kg CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 5.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Helsinki to Rome:
A flight is £1 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Helsinki to Rome costing on average £163.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Coach takes on average 47h 48m.
The table below shows live departures for Helsinki to Rome flights for today, Wednesday 2 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH4119+ LH242 | 17:45 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 6h25 | 23:10 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
LH4119+ LH1122+ AZ59 | 17:45 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 15h35 | 8:20 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 changes | |
LH4119+ LH1456+ AZ507 | 17:45 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 14h15 | 7:00 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1254 · KL1601 | 18:25 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 16h10 | 9:35 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
KL1254 · KL1605 | 18:25 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 23h00 | 16:25 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
KL1254 · KL1603 | 18:25 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 18h20 | 11:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
D82616 · D84355 | 18:50 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 16h20 | 10:10 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
D82616 · D84357 | 18:50 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 25h55 | 19:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
SK1717 · SK691 | 21:05 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 22h30 | 18:35 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
SK1717 · SK681 | 21:05 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 15h00 | 11:05 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
BT308 · BT633 | 21:20 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 17h10 | 13:30 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
| Thursday 3 September | |||||
LH2467+ LH1866 | 6:00 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 5h00 | 10:00 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
LH2467+ LH4170 | 6:00 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 6h55 | 11:55 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
LH2467+ LH1832+ AZ91 | 6:00 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 10h15 | 15:15 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 changes | |
LH2467+ LH5184 | 6:00 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 7h25 | 12:25 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
LH2467+ LH1934+ FR 134 | 6:00 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 15h50 | 20:50 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 changes | |
SK1705 · SK681 | 6:10 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 5h55 | 11:05 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
SK1705 · SK691 | 6:10 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 13h25 | 18:35 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
AF4888 · AF4581+ AF1504 | 6:10 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 9h15 | 14:25 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 changes | |
AF4888 · AF4581+ AF1234+ FR 134 | 6:10 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 15h40 | 20:50 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 3 changes | |
LH4121+ LH232 | 6:35 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 6h55 | 12:30 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
LH4121+ AZ403 | 6:35 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 8h05 | 13:40 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
KL1248 · KL1607 | 7:00 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 12h45 | 18:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
KL1248 · KL1609 | 7:00 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 16h45 | 22:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
KL1248 · KL1603 | 7:00 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 5h45 | 11:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
KL1248 · KL1605 | 7:00 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 10h25 | 16:25 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
KL1248 · KL1775+ FR 134 | 7:00 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 14h50 | 20:50 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 changes | |
D82602 · D84357 | 7:05 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 13h40 | 19:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
D82602 · D84355 | 7:05 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 28h05 | 10:10 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
KL8461 · KL2861+ KL1605 | 7:15 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 10h10 | 16:25 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 changes | |
KL8461+ KL1218 · KL1605 | 7:15 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 10h10 | 16:25 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 changes | |
KL8461+ KL1216 · KL1605 | 7:15 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 10h10 | 16:25 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 changes | |
D82604 · D84357 | 8:30 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 12h15 | 19:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
D82604 · D84355 | 8:30 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 26h40 | 10:10 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
BT302 · BT633 | 9:00 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 5h30 | 13:30 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
AY1433+ FR 134 | 12:05 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 9h45 | 20:50 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
LH4063 · LH4166 | 12:50 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 6h25 | 18:15 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
SK709 · SK1841 | 13:25 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 23h00 | 11:25 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
KL8593 · KL2863+ KL1609 | 13:25 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 10h20 | 22:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 changes | |
KL8593+ KL1224 · KL1609 | 13:25 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 10h20 | 22:45 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 changes | |
DY1191 · DY1872 | 13:55 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 7h00 | 19:55 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
DY1191 · DY1870 | 13:55 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 21h15 | 10:10 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
BT304 · BT633 | 15:40 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 22h50 | 13:30 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
SK1713 · SK681 | 16:00 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 20h05 | 11:05 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
AF4889+ AF1851 · AF1004 | 16:00 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 8h15 | 23:15 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2 changes | |
D82616 · D84355 | 17:25 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 17h45 | 10:10 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
D82616 · D84357 | 17:25 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 27h30 | 19:55 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
AF1071 · AF1104 | 17:40 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 18h45 | 11:25 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
AF1071 · AF1004 | 17:40 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 6h35 | 23:15 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
AF1071 · AF1504 | 17:40 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 21h45 | 14:25 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
AF1071 · AF1204 | 17:40 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 16h15 | 8:55 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
AF1071 · AF1604 | 17:40 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 24h50 | 17:30 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
AF1071 · AF1304 | 17:40 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 23h55 | 16:35 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1 change | |
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World-renowned Vatican collections with Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, essential for art and Church history.
Superb Capitoline collections on Michelangelo's square, showcasing ancient sculpture, bronzes, and Rome's civic history.
Outstanding gallery in a villa setting, celebrated for Bernini sculptures and masterpieces by Caravaggio and Raphael.
Baroque square with fountains and lively street life, ideal for people-watching and a classic Rome atmosphere.
Famous staircase linking Piazza di Spagna to Trinità dei Monti, beloved for city scenes and elegant surroundings.
Bohemian quarter of lanes, piazzas, and nightlife, popular for evening strolls, local character, and riverside charm.
Roman pasta with guanciale, egg yolk, Pecorino Romano and black pepper. A city icon prized for its rich sauce and no cream tradition.
Pasta in a sharp, savoury sauce of guanciale, tomato and Pecorino Romano. A classic Roman favourite with roots in local trattoria cooking.
Simple Roman pasta made with Pecorino Romano and black pepper. It shows the city’s love of bold flavour from few ingredients.
Michelin-starred restaurant by the Colosseum serving refined Roman cuisine in an elegant setting. Best for a fine-dining splurge.
Historic Trastevere trattoria known for classic Roman pasta and warm old-school rooms. A dependable choice for traditional local dishes.
Long-running Testaccio restaurant specialising in Roman quinto quarto and pasta. Informal, authentic and popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for a major Western European capital. Hotels in central areas are pricey, but dining and public transport are often cheaper than in Paris or London.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants. In cafés, small change is enough; taxis are usually rounded up.
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Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport -> Roma Termini
Flying is a great way to hop from Helsinki to Rome, putting the Italian capital within easy reach. During the week, travelers can expect 2-3 direct flights from Vantaa Airport, along with 3 services on Saturdays and Sundays. And with journey times around 3 hours 30 minutes, it's not a long haul by most standards.
Two major airlines offer direct flights to Rome from Helsinki. Finn Air schedules the largest number of departures, providing a daily service. Norwegian also runs direct flights on most days of the week, ensuring a choice of affordable fares.
Travelers can expect flight times of between 3 hours 25 minutes and 3 hours 40 minutes when they fly direct from Helsinki to Rome. If indirect services are required, the quickest services take 5 hours, generally with a change in Copenhagen or Berlin.
There are daily connections between Helsinki and Rome. During the week, 2-3 direct flights depart Helsinki, while those heading to Italy's capital can choose from 3 direct departures on Saturdays and Sundays.
Departure airport: All flights from Helsinki to Rome will take off from Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Reaching flights shouldn't pose any problems for those in the Helsinki region. HSL offers low-cost buses from Helsinki city center, as well as Turku and Tampere. Even better, travelers can use direct rail connections from Helsingfors Station, with plenty of stops along the way to make transfers even more convenient. Vantaa also offers on-site 100Mbps wifi for all visitors, allowing them to work or relax before boarding.
Arrival airport: Flights to Rome from Helsinki will arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport (Leonardo da Vinci). Fiumicino is situated a few kilometers outside the center of town, but it has good links to most central neighborhoods. The Leonardo Express train offers the fastest connections, leaving every 30 minutes, and taking 32 minutes to reach Roma Termini Station. Regional trains also run to Tiburtina, Ostiense, and Trastevere Stations. They take a little longer, but may be more convenient for some arrivals. Finally, there are several bus connections. Terravision offers fast, affordable services to the city center, while COTRAL buses run to the Metro station at Cornelia.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Helsinki to Rome by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Helsinki to Rome flights use the Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Helsinki and Rome airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Helsinki Vantaa Airport is 4 km from Helsinki city centre. Public transport options include:
Helsinki Vantaa Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in both terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Helsinki Vantaa Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Helsinki Vantaa Airport: Elevators, ramps, toilets.
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport is 3 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for an unlimited duration. ATMs are located throughout the airport in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport: Ramps, assistance, toilets.
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