Journey information
Overview: London to Helsinki flight
Flights from London to Helsinki depart on average 96 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £36 if you book in advance.
There are 8 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 1821 km distance in 2h 50m. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1821 km |
Average flight duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Flights per day 96 |
Direct flights 8 |
Fastest flight 2h 50m |
Cheapest month to travel October |
First flight 00:20 |
Last flight 23:55 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from London to Helsinki
Cheapest price
£168
Average price
£768
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 51 m
Flights per day
93
Distance
1821 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from London to Helsinki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Helsinki will cost around £768 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £168.
Of the 93 flights that leave London for Helsinki every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 1821 km distance in an average of 2 h 51 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
The slowest flights will take 2 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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AF1781 · AF1176
AF1381 · AF1176
DY1303 · DY1190
DY1309 · DY1190
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BA6036
AY1338
BA6034
AY1336Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for London to Helsinki
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Helsinki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.8 - 4.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £36, and a coach costs an average of £97.
Distance: 1821 km
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5.5 - 10.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
London to Helsinki flight times
The table below shows live departures for London to Helsinki flights for today, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BA1358+ BA6008 | 07:10 London Heathrow Airport | 13h55 | 21:05 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
BA6036 | 07:30 London Heathrow Airport | 2h50 | 10:20 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
QR6+ QR6122 | 08:05 London Heathrow Airport | 28h10 | 12:15 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
BA1360+ BA6008 | 08:05 London Heathrow Airport | 13h00 | 21:05 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
QR10+ QR6122 | 08:35 London Heathrow Airport | 27h40 | 12:15 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
KL1002+ KL1255 | 08:40 London Heathrow Airport | 13h25 | 22:05 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
KL1002+ KL1253 | 08:40 London Heathrow Airport | 6h45 | 15:25 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
QR112+ QR6122 | 08:40 London Heathrow Airport | 27h35 | 12:15 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
AF1335 · AF1070 | 08:55 London Heathrow Airport | 5h30 | 14:25 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
AF1335 · AF1176 | 08:55 London Heathrow Airport | 11h40 | 20:35 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
QR330+ QR6122 | 09:00 London Gatwick Airport | 27h15 | 12:15 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
QR330 · QR161+ QR6789 | 09:00 London Gatwick Airport | 24h15 | 09:15 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 2 changes | |
QR330 · QR169 · QR6779 | 09:00 London Gatwick Airport | 29h15 | 14:15 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 2 changes | |
QR330 · QR161+ QR6792 | 09:00 London Gatwick Airport | 28h35 | 13:35 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 2 changes | |
AF1681 · AF1070 | 09:00 London Heathrow Airport | 5h25 | 14:25 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
QR330 · QR161+ QR6786 | 09:00 London Gatwick Airport | 34h55 | 19:55 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 2 changes | |
QR330 · QR175 · QR6194 | 09:00 London Gatwick Airport | 32h45 | 17:45 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 2 changes | |
QR330 · QR159+ QR6786 | 09:00 London Gatwick Airport | 34h55 | 19:55 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 2 changes | |
QR330 · QR169 · QR6177 | 09:00 London Gatwick Airport | 28h15 | 13:15 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 2 changes | |
AF1681 · AF1176 | 09:00 London Heathrow Airport | 11h35 | 20:35 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
QR330 · QR169+ QR6138 | 09:00 London Gatwick Airport | 33h10 | 18:10 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 2 changes | |
D84452 · D84281 | 09:15 London Gatwick Airport | 22h10 | 07:25 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
BA1364+ BA6008 | 09:55 London Heathrow Airport | 11h10 | 21:05 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
KL1004 · KL1253 | 10:00 London Heathrow Airport | 5h25 | 15:25 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
KL1004 · KL1255 | 10:00 London Heathrow Airport | 12h05 | 22:05 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
D82767 | 10:05 London Gatwick Airport | 3h00 | 13:05 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
SK502 · SK1720 | 10:20 London Heathrow Airport | 13h15 | 23:35 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
BA6032 | 10:20 London Heathrow Airport | 2h55 | 13:15 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AF1581 · AF1176 | 11:30 London Heathrow Airport | 9h05 | 20:35 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
KL1006 · KL1255 | 11:45 London Heathrow Airport | 10h20 | 22:05 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
D84456 · D84281 | 13:00 London Gatwick Airport | 18h25 | 07:25 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
BA1368+ BA6008 | 13:15 London Heathrow Airport | 7h50 | 21:05 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
QR328 · QR169+ QR6138 | 14:05 London Gatwick Airport | 28h05 | 18:10 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 2 changes | |
QR328 · QR175+ QR6169 | 14:05 London Gatwick Airport | 42h45 | 08:50 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 2 changes | |
QR328 · QR161+ QR6786 | 14:05 London Gatwick Airport | 29h50 | 19:55 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 2 changes | |
QR328 · QR169 · QR6779 | 14:05 London Gatwick Airport | 24h10 | 14:15 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 2 changes | |
QR328 · QR175 · QR6194 | 14:05 London Gatwick Airport | 27h40 | 17:45 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 2 changes | |
QR328 · QR161+ QR6792 | 14:05 London Gatwick Airport | 23h30 | 13:35 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 2 changes | |
QR328 · QR159+ QR6786 | 14:05 London Gatwick Airport | 29h50 | 19:55 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 2 changes | |
QR328 · QR169 · QR6177 | 14:05 London Gatwick Airport | 23h10 | 13:15 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 2 changes | |
QR328+ QR6122 | 14:05 London Gatwick Airport | 22h10 | 12:15 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
QR328 · QR161+ QR6789 | 14:05 London Gatwick Airport | 19h10 | 09:15 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 2 changes | |
QR4+ QR6122 | 14:15 London Heathrow Airport | 22h00 | 12:15 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
AF1781 · AF1176 | 14:45 London Heathrow Airport | 5h50 | 20:35 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
QR8+ QR6122 | 14:55 London Heathrow Airport | 21h20 | 12:15 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
QR110+ QR6122 | 15:30 London Heathrow Airport | 20h45 | 12:15 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
KL1010+ KL1255 | 15:45 London Heathrow Airport | 6h20 | 22:05 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
QR108+ QR6122 | 16:00 London Heathrow Airport | 20h15 | 12:15 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
BA6080 | 16:15 London Heathrow Airport | 2h55 | 19:10 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
FR 9145 | 16:45 London Stansted Airport | 3h10 | 19:55 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
D84458 · D84281 | 17:00 London Gatwick Airport | 14h25 | 07:25 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
KL1012+ KL1255 | 17:05 London Heathrow Airport | 5h00 | 22:05 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
SK810 · SK1488 · SK708 | 17:30 London Heathrow Airport | 18h40 | 12:10 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 2 changes | |
SK810 · SK1488 · SK702 | 17:30 London Heathrow Airport | 15h00 | 08:30 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1014+ KL1251 | 17:50 London Heathrow Airport | 17h20 | 11:10 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
BA6034 | 18:10 London Heathrow Airport | 2h50 | 21:00 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
QR12+ QR6122 | 18:55 London Heathrow Airport | 17h20 | 12:15 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
QR9711+ QR6122 | 19:20 London Heathrow Airport | 16h55 | 12:15 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
SK1508 · SK1712 | 19:30 London Heathrow Airport | 17h55 | 13:25 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
6E02 · 6E17+ 6E4163 | 19:50 London Heathrow Airport | 44h15 | 16:05 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 2 changes | |
SK812 · SK484 · SK710 | 19:50 London Heathrow Airport | 20h05 | 15:55 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 2 changes | |
6E02+ 6E4274 · 6E4163 | 19:50 London Heathrow Airport | 44h15 | 16:05 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1016+ KL1251 | 20:25 London Heathrow Airport | 14h45 | 11:10 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
SK534 · SK702 | 21:05 London Heathrow Airport | 11h25 | 08:30 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
SK534 · SK708 | 21:05 London Heathrow Airport | 15h05 | 12:10 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
SK534 · SK710 | 21:05 London Heathrow Airport | 18h50 | 15:55 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
| Saturday 22 November | |||||
OS340 · OS207+ OS7435 | 06:00 London Heathrow Airport | 8h50 | 14:50 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 2 changes | |
OS340 · OS185+ OS7431 | 06:00 London Heathrow Airport | 10h50 | 16:50 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 2 changes | |
AF1381 · AF1070 | 06:20 London Heathrow Airport | 8h05 | 14:25 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
AF1381 · AF1176 | 06:20 London Heathrow Airport | 14h15 | 20:35 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
KL1000 · KL1255 | 06:30 London Heathrow Airport | 15h35 | 22:05 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
KL1000 · KL1251 | 06:30 London Heathrow Airport | 4h40 | 11:10 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
KL1000 · KL1253 | 06:30 London Heathrow Airport | 8h55 | 15:25 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
SK802 · SK484 · SK710 | 06:40 London Heathrow Airport | 9h15 | 15:55 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 2 changes | |
SK802 · SK488 · SK710 | 06:40 London Heathrow Airport | 29h15 | 11:55 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 2 changes | |
SK500 · SK1712 | 06:40 London Heathrow Airport | 6h45 | 13:25 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
BA1358+ BA6008 | 06:55 London Heathrow Airport | 14h05 | 21:00 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
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FAQs: London to Helsinki flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Helsinki 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 Helsinki, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Flights from London to Helsinki generally leave from London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
London Gatwick Airport is 46.6 km away from London city centre and Helsinki Vantaa Airport is 20.6 km from Helsinki city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in London and Helsinki
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 90 minutes.
- Shops are located in both terminals, including Harrods and World Duty Free.
- Short stay parking available at both terminals, approximately 6€ (£5) for 30 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available in both terminals, including No1 Lounge and Club Aspire.
- Located in the South Terminal, inquiries can be made online or in person.
- Train: Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink
- Bus: National Express, Metrobus
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in the terminal, including WHSmith and Aelia Duty-Free.
- Short-term and long-term parking available, starting at approximately 4.2€ (£3.50) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Lounge available, including the First Class Lounge.
- Located in the terminal, contact information desk.
- DLR
- Bus 473
- Bus 474
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to 4 hours.
- Shops are located throughout all terminals, including Harrods and World Duty Free.
- Short Stay parking available near each terminal, approximately 6.3€ (£5.30) for 30 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available in all terminals, including British Airways and Plaza Premium lounges.
- Located at each terminal, contact Heathrow Airport Lost Property.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423
- Metro: Piccadilly Line
- Train: Heathrow Express, TfL Rail
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 4 hours.
- Shops are located in the departure lounge, including WHSmith and Boots.
- Short-stay parking located near the terminal, approximately 9.6€ (£8) for the first hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges like the Escape Lounge offer amenities such as food, drinks, and showers.
- Located in the terminal, with services provided by Excess Baggage Company.
- Bus: National Express, Airport Bus Express
- Train: Stansted Express
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available in both terminals, main shops include duty-free and Finnish design stores.
- Parking available with options for short-term and long-term parking, approximately 1€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Several lounges available, including Finnair Lounge and Aspire Lounge.
- Located in Terminal 2, near the arrivals area.
- Buses: 415, 615, 617
- Train: I, P
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