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.
