Cheap Flights from Athens International to Helsinki Vantaa

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Flight deals from Athens International to Helsinki Vantaa

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Athens International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 3,938. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Athens International to Helsinki Vantaa

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

Direct flights from Athens International to Helsinki Vantaa

Athens International to Helsinki Vantaa: Alternative routes

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

Athens to Helsinki: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,106
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time3 hrs, 41 mins
Most popular airlineAegean Airlines
Average flights per week5

Finding cheap flights from Athens International to Helsinki Vantaa: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Athens International to Helsinki Vantaa is R 2,757. 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.
3 hours and 41 minutes is the average flight time from Athens International to Helsinki Vantaa.
Aegean Airlines and Norwegian Air Sweden fly direct from Athens International to Helsinki Vantaa.
As of June 2026, there are 5 flights per week flying from Athens International to Helsinki Vantaa.
The cheapest month to fly from Athens International to Helsinki Vantaa is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Athens International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport on Wednesday, 30 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 41 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, Volotea and Norwegian Air Sweden offer the cheapest flight tickets to Helsinki Vantaa.

Travelling from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Athens International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is 3 hours 45 minutes.

  • Athens and Helsinki share the same timezone, UTC+2.

  • You can choose from four weekly Athens International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flights. The 00:50 departure with Norwegian Air Sweden is the earliest you can take. Norwegian Air Sweden operates the latest service of the day at 20:20.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ATH to HEL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.

  • Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

  • Flying into Helsinki (and then seeing more of Finland!) is a breeze with Aegean Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Athens International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

  • The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Aegean Airlines.

  • Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating ATH to HEL flights, with 76.0% of its services arriving as scheduled.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Athens International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between ATH and HEL:

    • Warsaw Chopin Airport

    • Stockholm Arlanda Airport

    • Split Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • R 1,106 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Athens International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 2,757. These prices can change based on demand and availability.

  • Score cheap tickets from ATH to HEL by booking at least 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.

  • Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Athens International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.

  • You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from ATH to HEL.

  • Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Athens International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)

  • 76% of flights taking off from Athens International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

  • Central Athens to Athens International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.

  • Need a handy hotel close to ATH? If you've booked an early flight from Athens International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • Book a hotel near HEL if you're catching a late Athens International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:

  • Pick up a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car and explore Helsinki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are top providers you can book with here.

  • Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Helsinki Vantaa Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.

When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Athens International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is March, while September is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Helsinki based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Athens International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • Look for cheap tickets from ATH 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 is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Finland just waiting to be discovered. About 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a trip to Espoo will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Nuuksio Park, Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art.

  • Tampere is another well-known destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No journey is complete without experiencing Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.