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Flight deals from Zurich to Helsinki Vantaa

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Zurich Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $236. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Helsinki Vantaa

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

Direct flights from Zurich to Helsinki Vantaa

Zurich to Helsinki Vantaa: Alternative routes

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

Zurich to Helsinki: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$218
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time2 hrs, 47 mins
Most popular airlineFinnair
Average flights per week63

Finding cheap flights from Zurich to Helsinki Vantaa: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Zurich to Helsinki Vantaa is $218. 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 47 minutes is the average flight time from Zurich to Helsinki Vantaa.
Finnair, Japan Airlines and TAP Air Portugal fly direct from Zurich to Helsinki Vantaa.
There are 63 flights per week flying from Zurich to Helsinki Vantaa, as of July 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Helsinki Vantaa is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zurich Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 47 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, Air France and Finnair offer the cheapest flight tickets to Helsinki Vantaa.

Traveling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes.

  • Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, making Helsinki one hour ahead of Zurich.

  • Each week, there are 14 Zurich Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flights. If you want to be on board as soon as possible, pick the 10:35 Finnair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 19:05 with Finnair.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your ZRH to HEL flight.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • Getting to Helsinki (and then discovering more of Finland!) is easy with Finnair. This popular airline has direct flights from Zurich Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

  • The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Finnair.

  • With a dependable 82.79% of services arriving as planned, Finnair is the most punctual carrier operating ZRH to HEL flights.

Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • Of all flights departing from Zurich Airport, 76% touch down on time at their destination.

  • Central Zurich to Zurich Airport is approximately 11 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 10 minutes.

  • Searching for a handy hotel near ZRH? If you've booked an early flight from Zurich Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)

When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Zurich Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is March, while September is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Helsinki based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • When reserving your flight from Zurich Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from ZRH to HEL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.

Explore more of Finland

  • Helsinki has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Finland just waiting to be explored. Around 16 kilometers west of Helsinki, a trip to Espoo will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Nuuksio Park, Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art.

  • Around 161 kilometers north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another favorite stop in Finland. Start your sightseeing at Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.

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