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Flight deals from London Heathrow to Helsinki Vantaa

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from London Heathrow to Helsinki Vantaa? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Helsinki.$171 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 1, returning Thu, Sep 4.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from London Heathrow on Mon, Sep 1, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Helsinki Vantaa on Thu, Sep 4, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $171, select.

Helsinki.$172 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 26, returning Wed, Sep 3.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from London Heathrow on Tue, Aug 26, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Helsinki Vantaa on Wed, Sep 3, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $172, select.

Helsinki.$174 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 1, returning Fri, Nov 7.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from London Heathrow on Mon, Sep 1, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Helsinki Vantaa on Fri, Nov 7, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $174, select.

Helsinki.$174 per passenger.Departing Sun, Sep 21, returning Sun, Oct 5.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from London Heathrow on Sun, Sep 21, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Helsinki Vantaa on Sun, Oct 5, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $174, select.

Helsinki.$175 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 1, returning Tue, Oct 7.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from London Heathrow on Wed, Oct 1, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, Oct 7, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $175, select.

Helsinki.$176 per passenger.Departing Mon, Nov 10, returning Tue, Nov 18.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from London Heathrow on Mon, Nov 10, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, Nov 18, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $176, select.

Helsinki.$176 per passenger.Departing Sun, Aug 17, returning Thu, Aug 21.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from London Heathrow on Sun, Aug 17, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Helsinki Vantaa on Thu, Aug 21, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $176, select.

Helsinki.$177 per passenger.Departing Mon, Dec 1, returning Mon, Dec 8.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from London Heathrow on Mon, Dec 1, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, Dec 8, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $177, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to Helsinki Vantaa

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

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Direct flights from London Heathrow to Helsinki Vantaa

London Heathrow to Helsinki Vantaa: Alternative routes

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

London to Helsinki: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$171
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	2 hrs, 52 mins
Most popular airline	Cathay Pacific
Average flights per week	184

Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow to Helsinki Vantaa: Frequently asked questions

How much are round-trip flights from London Heathrow to Helsinki Vantaa?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from London Heathrow to Helsinki Vantaa is $171. 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.

How long does it take to fly from London Heathrow to Helsinki Vantaa?

2 hours and 52 minutes is the average flight time from London Heathrow to Helsinki Vantaa.

Which airlines fly direct from London Heathrow to Helsinki Vantaa?

Cathay Pacific, Finnair and British Airways fly direct from London Heathrow to Helsinki Vantaa.

How many flights are there a week from London Heathrow to Helsinki Vantaa?

There are 184 flights per week flying from London Heathrow to Helsinki Vantaa, as of July 2025.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London Heathrow to Helsinki Vantaa?

The cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to Helsinki Vantaa is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport on Monday, September 1, 2025.

Can I get a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Helsinki Vantaa?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Helsinki?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from London Heathrow Airport to Helsinki Vantaa?

Currently, Scandinavian Airlines and Finnair offer the cheapest flight tickets to Helsinki Vantaa.

Traveling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know

Book a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, making Helsinki two hours ahead of London.
Choose from 39 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights. The 07:30 departure with Finnair is the earliest available. Finnair operates the last service of the day at 18:10.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your LHR to HEL flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Jetting into Helsinki (and then exploring more of Finland!) is a cinch with Finnair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Most travelers choose to fly with Finnair on this route.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for LHR to HEL flights is Finnair.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LHR and HEL:
- Copenhagen Airport
- Hamburg Airport
- Stockholm Arlanda Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

At the moment, $82 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $171. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from LHR to HEL, reserve your trip nine months ahead of your departure.
Organize your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LHR to HEL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to LHR:

Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Grab a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and discover Helsinki and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are top outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks in advance.

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

Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometers from central Helsinki. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
Getting to the center by public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.

When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

It's time to work out your dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Helsinki. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to HEL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.

Explore more of Finland

Espoo is just one of the many places in Finland waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Helsinki. Around 16 kilometers away to the west, check out popular attractions including Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Finland, consider Tampere, roughly 161 kilometers north-west of Helsinki. Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum are among its highlights.