Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Haneda Airport (HND): what you need to know
Around 13 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Haneda Airport.
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is seven hours ahead of Helsinki.
Every week, there are 19 Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Haneda Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, jump on the 17:15 JAL flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 18:30 with Finnair.
Your HEL to HND flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Finnair offers direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Haneda Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Tokyo — and maybe even more of Japan if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Finnair on this route.
Among carriers operating HEL to HND flights, Finnair has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Haneda Airport. These are the top stopovers between HEL and HND:
Copenhagen Airport
Chubu Centrair International Airport
Kansai International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Haneda Airport (HND)
Right now, R 8,631 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Haneda Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 12,581. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HEL to HND.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Haneda Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from HEL to HND by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Haneda Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
When it comes to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport's on-time performance, 60.23% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near HEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Haneda Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Haneda Airport (HND)
If you're arriving on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Haneda Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near HND:
Travel at your own pace with a Haneda Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and discover more of Tokyo and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Haneda Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo
The street address for HND is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Haneda Airport to the centre of Tokyo has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
When to fly to Haneda Airport (HND)
The quietest month for a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Haneda Airport is February, while April is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Tokyo based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Haneda Airport for August if you want to go to Tokyo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from HEL to HND in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Japan you should also see. About 31 kilometres south-west of Tokyo, a visit to Yokohama will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
Around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo, Osaka is another essential stop in Japan. Experience major highlights starting with Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.