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Cheap flights from Helsinki to London

Cheap flights from Helsinki to London run daily on several carriers offering both direct connections and one-stop itineraries through European hubs. Finnair provides the most straightforward service while budget airlines like Ryanair operate point-to-point routes between Vantaa and London's five airports.

Cheapest monthJanuary
Airlines10
Direct flightsdirect
Distance1,821 km
Direct flight time *2 h 40 min
Updated 3 Nov 2026

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Prices found on this route

Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com

AirlineFlightRatingDatePrice fromSearch
RyanairRyanairFRdirect★★★★★ 4.129 Jan 2027from $27Search 29 Jan 2027
Norwegian InternationalNorwegian InternationalD8direct★★★★★ 4.228 Jan 2027from $59Search 28 Jan 2027
NorwegianNorwegianDYwith a stop★★★★★ 4.211 May 2027from $78Search 11 May 2027
Air BalticAir BalticBTwith a stop★★★★★ 3.727 Jan 2027from $105Search 27 Jan 2027
Scandinavian AirlinesScandinavian AirlinesSKwith a stop★★★★★ 4.127 Jan 2027from $106Search 27 Jan 2027
FinnairFinnairAYdirect★★★★★ 4.428 Jan 2027from $116Search 28 Jan 2027
Malta AirMalta AirMWdirect—29 Dec 2026from $125Search 29 Dec 2026
Ryanair UKRyanair UKRKdirect—30 May 2027from $134Search 30 May 2027
LuxairLuxairLGwith a stop★★★★★ 4.312 Mar 2027from $161Search 12 Mar 2027
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLwith a stop★★★★★ 4.327 Jan 2027from $167Search 27 Jan 2027

Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 3 November 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.

Flying back? London – Helsinki · from $44

Price by month

Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: January — from $27.

MonthPrice fromDate
November 2026from $8411 Nov 2026
December 2026from $831 Dec 2026
January 2027from $2729 Jan 2027
February 2027from $3210 Feb 2027
March 2027from $4512 Mar 2027
April 2027from $11230 Apr 2027
May 2027from $7811 May 2027
June 2027from $833 Jun 2027
July 2027from $587 Jul 2027
August 2027from $7917 Aug 2027
September 2027from $969 Sept 2027
October 2027from $8121 Oct 2027

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Airports on this route

Distances are straight-line from the city centre

CityAirportTo centre
HelsinkiVantaa HEL16 km
LondonLondon City LCY13 km
LondonGatwick LGW40 km
LondonHeathrow LHR24 km
LondonLuton LTN44 km
LondonStansted STN49 km

Route on the map

HelsinkiLondon1,821 km
Helsinki – London: 1,821 km in a straight line; United Kingdom is highlighted. Land outlines: Natural Earth.

When to fly

London experiences shorter daylight hours through autumn and winter, with November bringing cooler temperatures but still manageable travel conditions for visitors. This month tends to offer better pricing than peak holiday periods or summer months when demand increases. Midweek departures often cost less than weekend flights, and booking several weeks ahead usually secures more competitive rates.

Airlines and what to expect

Finnair operates as the primary full-service carrier on this route with connections through Helsinki's hub offering flexible fare options. Ryanair and Norwegian provide low-cost alternatives where tickets typically include only cabin baggage for economy fares. Scandinavian Airlines and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines connect passengers via Stockholm and Amsterdam respectively, while Air Baltic routes through Riga.

Arriving — London

Heathrow remains the largest airport serving London with extensive transport links into central areas via tube and rail connections. Gatwick sits further south but offers quick train access to the city centre within an hour. Smaller airports like London City and Luton require less time for arrivals processing and provide closer proximity to business districts.

Before you go: United Kingdom

Currency
GBP (£)
Power sockets
Type G · 230 V
Language
English
Emergency number
112, 999
Calling code
+44
Internet domain
.uk
Population of London
8.8 M (2021)
Time zone
UTC+00 (Europe/London)

Country facts: Wikidata

Check before you book

  • Verify passport validity meets UK entry requirements before booking any flight on this route.
  • Check baggage allowances carefully as low-cost carriers charge separately for checked luggage.
  • Confirm whether your connection involves separate tickets that may require customs clearance.
  • Consider seasonal weather delays during winter months when fog affects London airports frequently.

Frequently asked questions

Helsinki – London: when is it cheapest to fly?

The lowest price in recent searches was found for January 2027 — $27. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.

Helsinki – London: which airlines fly this route?

Airlines with offers on this route: Ryanair, Norwegian International, Norwegian, Air Baltic, Scandinavian Airlines, Finnair, Malta Air, Ryanair UK, Luxair, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.

Helsinki – London: are there direct flights?

Yes, direct flights were available in recent searches.

How long is the flight from Helsinki to London?

The distance is about 1,821 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 2 h 40 min. Direct flights were found in recent searches.

Which airports serve Helsinki – London?

Helsinki: Vantaa (HEL). London: London City (LCY), Gatwick (LGW), Heathrow (LHR), Luton (LTN), Stansted (STN).

What is the time difference between Helsinki and London?

London is 2 h behind Helsinki.

Helsinki — more routes

ToAirlineFlightDatePrice from
ViennaRyanairdirect9 Nov 2026from $46
BerlinNorwegian Internationalwith a stop4 Jul 2027from $96
WarsawRyanairdirect13 Nov 2026from $99
KrakowScandinavian Airlineswith a stop13 Dec 2026from $125

Helsinki: flights from the city

London — flights from other cities

FromAirlineFlightDatePrice from
MadridEasyjetdirect15 Dec 2026from $17
BucharestRyanairdirect9 Dec 2026from $24
WarsawRyanairdirect27 Jan 2027from $24
LublinWizz Air UKdirect15 Jan 2027from $27
KrakowRyanairdirect19 Nov 2026from $29
RzeszowRyanairdirect10 Feb 2027from $37
ChisinauWizz Air UKdirect19 Jan 2027from $49

London: flights to the city

Nearby alternatives

Airports within reach of Helsinki / London that also have this destination — sometimes far cheaper

RouteDistanceFlightDatePrice from
Tallinn → London83 km from Helsinkiwith a stop28 Nov 2026from $53
Turku → London149 km from Helsinkiwith a stop5 Dec 2026from $101
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