Travelling from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is 3 hours 25 minutes.
Helsinki is one hour ahead of Rome and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Each week, there are 14 Rome Fiumicino Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flights. If you want to jet off early, take the 10:40 Finnair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 18:55 with Finnair.
Leave plenty of time to make your FCO to HEL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Finnair has direct flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Helsinki — and maybe even more of Finland if you have time.
Finnair is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering FCO to HEL flights is Finnair. Its services land as planned 79.17% of the time.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between FCO and HEL:
Munich Airport
Vienna Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Rome Fiumicino Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight is R 1,064. A round-trip fare right now is R 2,203. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from FCO to HEL by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from FCO to HEL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
78% of flights that leave from Rome Fiumicino Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Rome Fiumicino Airport from central Rome, it'll take around 40 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near FCO. Whether you're taking an early flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're arriving on a late Rome Fiumicino Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near HEL:
Pick up a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car and discover Helsinki and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are top outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Helsinki Vantaa Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki Vantaa Airport to central Helsinki has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
September is the busiest month for flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Helsinki in March.
When reserving your flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from FCO to HEL sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Finland you should also see. Around 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a visit to Espoo will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Nuuksio Park, Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Finland, consider Tampere, roughly 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve are among its highlights.