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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Heathrow Airport to Helsinki:

• Earliest: departs at 7:30 am and lands at 10:24 am
• Latest: departs at 6:10 pm and lands at 9:04 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 54m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Helsinki.

A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Helsinki takes 2h 54m, covering 2,971 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Helsinki range from C$ 403 to C$ 658, with an average of C$ 521 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 403 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the C$ 521 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 356 round-trip via Stockholm Arlanda (ARN), compared to C$ 553 for direct.

Finnair is the only airline operating London Heathrow Airport to Helsinki flights. 83% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 43–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Finnair and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321 (sharklets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Heathrow Airport to Helsinki flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Finnair is the only airline on the London Heathrow Airport to Helsinki route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Helsinki are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 187, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 71 for economy cars. Top options include:

• ADDCAR RENTAL
• GREEN MOTION
• Alamo
• Sixt
• Europcar

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Helsinki usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Heathrow Airport to Helsinki route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 51m.

One-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Helsinki most commonly connect through:

• Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Helsinki. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 469 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 614, a difference of C$ 145.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Finnair operates flights between London Heathrow Airport and Helsinki.

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 11m, compared with 6h 19m via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) and 6h 21m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Helsinki is 2 hours ahead of London Heathrow Airport (Eastern European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Helsinki are Helsinki Central Station Square and Kauppatori. These are among the most viewed places in Helsinki on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London Heathrow Airport to Helsinki flights:

• Finnair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Finnair: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• British Airways: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

ChangeGroup at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is well positioned to take care of your currency exchange needs, offering seven different locations, including one in Arrivals Hall 2A. ChangeGroup also offers an online service where you can purchase in advance and then pick up upon arrival and is open every day from 05:45 to 21:00 local time.

Yes, there are. In addition to luxury brands like Salvatore Ferragamo, Max Mara and Bulgari ,there are also several Helsinki Duty Free shops to buy tobacco, spirits or confectionery, Finefood to purchase some Finnish delicacies and the Helsinki Arrival Shop is there for arriving passengers who need to pick up any additional items.

There are good public transport links from the airport, such as the Finnair City Bus, which will connect you to Helsinki Central Railway Station and the Ring Rail Line that services the airport and the city centre. There are also plenty of taxis outside the terminal, which can make the trip in about 30 mins or, as always, you can hire a car and drive yourself.

Arriving passengers can opt between coffee and light fare from Starbucks or grab a burger and chips at Burger King. Bistro Airport offers pizza and pasta made with organic ingredients, while MOI! Helsinki has a good selection of lagers to whet your whistle and if you’re in the mood for a hotdog, then check out Richie’s Gourmet Hot dogs.