Traveling from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Narita International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is 12 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is seven hours behind Tokyo.
Each week, there are seven Narita International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights. To be on board as soon as possible, take the 23:05 Finnair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 23:10 with Finnair.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your NRT to HEL flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Flying into Helsinki (and then discovering more of Finland!) is a cinch with Finnair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Narita International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Finnair on this route.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for NRT to HEL flights is Finnair.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Narita International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between NRT and HEL:
Kansai International Airport
Chubu Centrair International Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Currently, $384 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Narita International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $908. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from NRT to HEL by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Narita International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Narita International Airport (NRT)
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Of the flights that depart from Narita International Airport, 70.53% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Tokyo to Narita International Airport is approximately 64 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Get your vacation off to a leisurely start by staying near NRT. Whether you've booked an early flight from Narita International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're landing on a late Narita International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near HEL:
Grab a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and discover Helsinki and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
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 drive to the center.
Getting to the center by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the busiest month for flights from Narita International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Helsinki in February.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Narita International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from NRT to HEL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around 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, top sights here include Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Around 161 kilometers north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another essential stop in Finland. Start your sightseeing at Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.