Traveling from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Munich.
Flights from MUC to HEL start from 08:25 — the earliest with Lufthansa. The latest departure is at 20:20 with Lufthansa. In total, there are 140 weekly Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your MUC to HEL flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Finnair offers direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Helsinki — and maybe even more of Finland if your schedule allows.
Most travelers choose to travel with Finnair on this route.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier operating MUC to HEL flights, with 76.81% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MUC and HEL include:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is $98. A return fare right now is $160. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MUC to HEL, reserve your journey ten months before your planned departure.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from MUC to HEL is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
71.34% of flights that leave from Franz Josef Strauss Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Munich to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is approximately 40 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near MUC. Whether you're catching an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're coming in on a late Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near HEL:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar to explore Helsinki and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around 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 reach the center by car.
If you're 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 Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Helsinki in February.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MUC to HEL around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many places in Finland waiting to be discovered after you've seen Helsinki. Around 16 kilometers away to the west, its top attractions include Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Finland, head for Tampere, about 161 kilometers north-west of Helsinki. Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum are key reasons to visit.