Journey information
Overview: Madrid to Helsinki flight
Flights from Madrid to Helsinki depart on average 68 times per day, taking around 5h 0m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £117 if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 2948 km distance in 4h 10m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 2948 km |
Average flight duration 5h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £117 |
Flights per day 68 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 4h 10m |
Cheapest month to travel December |
First flight 00:20 |
Last flight 23:55 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Madrid to Helsinki
Cheapest price
£117
Average price
£219
Fastest journey
4 h 10 m
Average duration
6 h 51 m
Flights per day
5
Distance
2948 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Madrid to Helsinki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Helsinki will cost around £219 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £117.
Of the 5 flights that leave Madrid for Helsinki every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 2948 km distance in an average of 6 h 51 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
The slowest flights will take 9 h 50 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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Compare coach and flight for Madrid to Helsinki
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Helsinki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £148. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 2.9 - 7.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £148, and a flight costs an average of £117.
Distance: 2948 km
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Live departures
Madrid to Helsinki flight times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Helsinki flights for today, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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KL1500 · KL1251 | 05:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h10 | 11:10 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
AF1401 · AF1176 | 05:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h35 | 20:35 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
KL1500 · KL1253 | 05:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h25 | 15:25 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
KL1500 · KL1255 | 05:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 17h05 | 22:05 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
AF1401 · AF1070 | 05:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h25 | 14:25 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
LH1121 · LH100 · LH2462 | 05:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h50 | 16:50 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1500 · KL1269+ KL8530 | 05:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h25 | 13:25 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1121 · LH850 | 05:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h50 | 14:50 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
LH1121 · LH848 | 05:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h05 | 11:05 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
SN3732 · SN2611+ SN7103 | 05:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h25 | 14:50 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 2 changes | |
IB711+ AY1332 | 05:45 Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h30 | 13:15 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
AY5573+ AY1654 | 06:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h05 | 13:10 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
IB403+ AY1654 | 06:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h05 | 13:10 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
UX1091 · UX3793 | 06:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h20 | 15:25 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
LH1807 · LH2462 | 06:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h25 | 16:50 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
AY5585+ AY1654 | 06:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h30 | 13:10 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
IB405+ AY1654 | 06:40 Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h30 | 13:10 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
AY1662 | 09:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h20 | 13:30 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1502 · KL1255 | 10:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h05 | 22:05 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
BA459+ AY1336 | 11:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h10 | 19:10 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
LH1801 · LH115 · LH854 | 11:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h20 | 23:20 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1801 · LH119 · LH854 | 11:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h20 | 23:20 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 2 changes | |
SN3722 · SN2615+ SN7107 | 11:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h45 | 23:20 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 2 changes | |
AF1301 · AF1070 | 11:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 26h50 | 14:25 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
AF1301 · AF1176 | 11:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h00 | 20:35 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
BA461+ AY1336 | 11:50 Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h20 | 19:10 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
KL1504 · KL1255 | 12:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h00 | 22:05 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
LH1113 · LH854 | 13:10 Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h10 | 23:20 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
UX1093 · UX3795 | 14:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h05 | 22:05 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
IB719+ AY1338 | 14:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h55 | 21:00 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
QR150 · QR161+ QR6789 | 14:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h55 | 09:15 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 2 changes | |
QR150 · QR179+ QR6169 | 14:20 Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h45 | 09:05 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 2 changes | |
AY5567+ AY1534 | 14:50 Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h20 | 21:10 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
AF1601 · AF1176 | 15:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 29h10 | 20:35 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
AF1601 · AF1070 | 15:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 23h00 | 14:25 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
KL1506 · KL1255 | 16:00 Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h05 | 22:05 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
LH1115 · LH854 | 16:05 Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h15 | 23:20 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
SK582 · SK1716 | 17:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 24h45 | 18:20 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
SK582 · SK1720 | 17:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h00 | 23:35 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
SK582 · SK1706 | 17:35 Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h05 | 08:40 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
AF1801 · AF1070 | 17:45 Madrid Barajas Airport | 20h40 | 14:25 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
AF1801 · AF1176 | 17:45 Madrid Barajas Airport | 26h50 | 20:35 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 1 change | |
QR152 · QR159+ QR6776 | 21:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 20h10 | 17:35 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 2 changes | |
QR152 · QR167+ QR6185 | 21:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 19h15 | 16:40 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 2 changes | |
QR152 · QR175+ QR6194 | 21:25 Madrid Barajas Airport | 20h20 | 17:45 Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 2 changes | |
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Madrid to Helsinki Flights: An Overview
The Finnish capital Helsinki could claim to be among the most stylish cities in Europe, with its elegant modern architecture complementing the beauty of its natural setting on the Baltic coast. Its cathedrals and parks are popular sights for city break visitors, along with the refined spas and upscale restaurants. Vacationers and business travelers from Spain can take daily direct flights from Madrid to Helsinki seven days a week with national airlines. Flights from Madrid depart in the mid morning, with journey times to the Finnish capital of just over four hours. Several airlines offer additional indirect connections to Helsinki with one change required en route, increasing flight options from Madrid, although journey times for indirect services are longer.
Which airlines fly from Madrid to Helsinki?
The Spanish national carrier Iberia and Finnish national airline Finnair provide daily direct flights from Madrid to Helsinki Vantaa Airport in a code share operation. Indirect connections from Madrid with one change in transit are provided by several airlines, including Iberia and Finnair routes via Munich, Lufthansa flights via Frankfurt am Main, and KLM connections to Helsinki via Amsterdam Schiphol.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Helsinki?
The fastest flights on the 2948 kilometer route north east from Madrid to Helsinki are Iberia and Finnair direct services, taking four hours and ten minutes to reach the Finnish capital. Iberia and Finnair also offer the quickest indirect service, with their connection via Munich taking a total journey time from the Spanish capital of five hours and 40 minutes. Lufthansa flights via Frankfurt am Main take ten minutes longer, while KLM routes via Amsterdam take six hours to reach Helsinki. Other indirect flights from Madrid can take upwards of seven hours to complete the journey, depending on the route and length of layover between flight connections.
How many flights are there from Madrid to Helsinki?
The Iberia and Finnair national airline timetable has one daily flight from Madrid Barajas Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport seven days a week, with a mid morning departure time. There are also 11-12 same day indirect flights from Madrid to Helsinki daily, with a wide range of airlines and routes, requiring one change in transit to Finland. Departure times from the Spanish capital for indirect flights are mostly in the morning but also include some afternoon services.
What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Madrid to Helsinki?
Departure Airport: Madrid Barajas is the second largest airport in Europe, located 12 kilometers north east of downtown Madrid. The airport has frequent public transport transfers from the city available on line 8 of the metro and C1 and C10 local Renfe rail services. Passenger should allow for 20 to 30 minutes to complete the journey from the city center to the airport. Facilities at the departures terminal include long and short stay parking lots, currency exchange bureaux, baggage storage lockers, tapas bars, international restaurants, coffee shops, Spanish specialty food and wine stores, ATMs, news vendors, pharmacies, business lounges and free WiFi.
Arrival Airport: Helsinki Vantaa Airport is located 17 kilometers north of central Helsinki, with frequent transfers downtown available on I and P route trains on the local Ring Rail network, taking about 30 minutes to reach the center. The airport has car rental desks, currency exchange bureaux, ATMs, coffee shops, fast food restaurants, Finnish specialty food stores, design and fashion boutiques, a pharmacy, beauty center, business lounges, free WiFi and taxi stands.
FAQs: Madrid to Helsinki flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid 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 Madrid to Helsinki generally leave from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Madrid Barajas Airport is 15.9 km away from Madrid city centre and Helsinki Vantaa Airport is 20.6 km from Helsinki city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Madrid and Helsinki
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including duty-free and fashion brands.
- Parking available at all terminals, approximately 2.5€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available in all terminals, including VIP lounges.
- Located in Terminal 1, 2, and 4.
- Metro: Line 8
- Bus: Lines 101, 200, Exprés-203
- Train: Cercanías C1, C10
- 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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