Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 3 hours 10 minutes.
London's timezone is UTC+0, which makes London two hours behind Helsinki.
Every week, there are 78 Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as early as possible, take the 07:50 Finnair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 19:35 with Finnair.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your HEL to LHR flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Finnair is your gateway to discovering London (and perhaps some other great parts of United Kingdom!). Check out the direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to London Heathrow Airport offered by this airline.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Finnair.
Among carriers operating HEL to LHR flights, Finnair has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to London Heathrow Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HEL and LHR:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Currently, ₹ 8,520 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 18,991. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book nine months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from HEL to LHR.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
60.23% of flights departing from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near HEL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to London Heathrow Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Reserve a hotel close to LHR if you have a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and discover more of London and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from London Heathrow Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
From London Heathrow Airport, London is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to London Heathrow Airport. July is the busiest month to visit London. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to London Heathrow Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from HEL to LHR sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom waiting to be discovered. About 161 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Birmingham will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom. Experience major highlights starting with Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.








