Flying from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Helsinki is one hour ahead of Madrid and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Each week, there are seven Madrid Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board early, pick the 10:15 Finnair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 10:20 with Finnair.
To ensure you get on your MAD to HEL flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Flying into Helsinki (and then exploring more of Finland!) is easy with Finnair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Madrid Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Finnair.
Finnair leads the way as the most punctual carrier for MAD to HEL flights, with 85.25% of services landing as scheduled.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madrid Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. These are the top stopovers between MAD and HEL:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Munich Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Right now, R 1,100 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Madrid Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,245. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from MAD to HEL, book your journey one month ahead of your departure date.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from MAD to HEL is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Madrid Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
Of the flights that depart from Madrid Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
Madrid Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near MAD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Madrid Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're coming in on a late Madrid Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near HEL:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar to explore Helsinki and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Helsinki Vantaa Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki Vantaa Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Helsinki. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Madrid Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Helsinki. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Madrid Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAD to HEL in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many places in Finland waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Helsinki. Around 16 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Nuuksio Park, Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art.
Tampere is another favourite destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No journey is complete without a visit to Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.
