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.
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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)
Consider booking a hotel near HEL if you have a late Frankfurt Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and find adventure across Helsinki and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
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.