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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Frankfurt am Main to Helsinki Vantaa flights are currently cheapest in December.

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Frankfurt am Main to Helsinki Vantaa: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Frankfurt am Main to Helsinki below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Helsinki Vantaa.

Frankfurt to Helsinki: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$183
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time2 hrs, 28 mins
Most popular airlineLufthansa
Average flights per week272

Finding cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main to Helsinki Vantaa: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Helsinki Vantaa is $183. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 28 minutes is the average flight time from Frankfurt am Main to Helsinki Vantaa.
Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Helsinki Vantaa.
There are 268 flights per week flying from Frankfurt am Main to Helsinki Vantaa, as of June 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Helsinki Vantaa is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 28 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Helsinki Vantaa but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Helsinki is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Lufthansa and Finnair offer the cheapest flight tickets to Helsinki Vantaa.

Traveling from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.

  • Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Helsinki one hour ahead of Frankfurt.

  • Take your pick of 197 weekly Frankfurt Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights. The 09:15 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest you can take. Lufthansa operates the last service of the day at 21:50.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your FRA to HEL flight.

  • Traveling during a peak month such as April? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Finnair has direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Helsinki — and maybe even more of Finland if time allows.

  • Finnair has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • With 66.86% of services landing on schedule, Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier offering FRA to HEL flights.

  • If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Frankfurt Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between FRA and HEL:

    • Copenhagen Airport

    • Stockholm Arlanda Airport

    • Hamburg Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • $121 is the best price for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Return flights start from $183. These prices may change depending on demand.

  • To get cheap tickets from FRA to HEL, reserve your journey nine months before your departure date.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • Finding cheap flights from FRA to HEL is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new deal comes up.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Frankfurt Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.

Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

  • Of all flights leaving Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% land on schedule at their destination.

  • Central Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport is approximately 14 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • Expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.

  • Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near FRA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:

Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki

  • From Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Helsinki is approximately 19 kilometers away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the center driving.

  • When traveling by public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.

When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • June is the busiest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Helsinki in February.

  • The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Frankfurt Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FRA to HEL in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.

Explore more of Finland

  • You've visited Helsinki, now it's time to discover other parts of Finland. Journey about 16 kilometers west to Espoo to check off its popular sights. From Kannusilta riverside walk to Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Tampere is another must-experience destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometers north-west of Helsinki. No journey is complete without visiting Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.

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