Flying from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Helsinki is one hour ahead of Oslo and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Each week, there are 35 Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flights. To jet off early, jump on the 07:05 Norwegian Air Shuttle flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 20:50 with Finnair.
To ensure you catch your OSL to HEL flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Finnair is your ticket to exploring Helsinki (and perhaps some other great corners of Finland!). Browse the direct flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Finnair tops the list for bookings on this route.
Norwegian stands out as the most punctual carrier for OSL to HEL flights, with 89.47% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between OSL and HEL include:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Riga International Airport
Tallinn Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight is R 1,047. A return plane ticket right now is R 1,979. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book four months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from OSL to HEL.
The cheapest month for flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from OSL to HEL.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
Oslo Gardermoen Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from OSL reach their destination on time.
To reach Oslo Gardermoen Airport from central Oslo, it takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near OSL? If you're boarding an early flight from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and find adventure across Helsinki and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Helsinki Vantaa Airport about two weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
September is the most popular month for flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Helsinki in March.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from OSL to HEL in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
You've visited Helsinki, now it's time to discover more of Finland. Journey about 16 kilometres west to Espoo to tick off its must-visit sights. From Nuuksio Park to Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another essential stop in Finland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.











