Cheap flights from Kirkenes to Helsinki

July is the cheapest month among those with shown prices, and it sits inside the Nordic summer alongside June and August. The calendar also covers October, November, December, January, February, April and May, so winter holidays, spring and late summer are all visible, while March and September are not shown. December and January fall in the winter holiday period, and June through August cover the destination's summer, so those weeks can matter for leisure trips. Booking ahead for July or holiday weeks gives more options on direct flights.

The route is served by Norwegian, Wider, Norwegian International, Finnair and Scandinavian Airlines, and direct flights are available alongside connecting itineraries. The mix includes carriers that sell stripped-back fares and carriers that include more in the ticket, so baggage, seat choice and changes can differ sharply. Norwegian and Norwegian International may appear with different aircraft or stop patterns, while Finnair and Scandinavian Airlines are the other named carriers. Check the flight number, stop count and fare rules before you choose, because a lower fare can become expensive once bags and changes are added.

From Vantaa you can reach central Helsinki by train, bus or taxi, and the transfer feels like a normal airport run rather than a long excursion. Watch for your terminal and gate, allow time for passport control if needed, and check onward transport times if you arrive late. If you are continuing to another Finnish city or a ferry terminal, confirm the connection before you land, because airport transport can thin out late in the evening.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Swedish, Finnish

Emergency number

112

Driving side

right

Calling code

+358

Internet domain

.fi

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Helsinki

694 k (2025)

Time zone

UTC+02 (Europe/Helsinki)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether a connection is on one ticket or separate tickets, and allow time for baggage reclaim if you must re-check in.
• Check whether checked baggage is included, because unbundled fares can charge for it.
• Confirm that your departure airport is Hoeybuktmoen, the airport listed for Kirkenes.
• Check passport and entry rules for Finland before you travel.
• Compare July with the other months that show prices if your dates are flexible.
• If you plan to continue from Vantaa by train or bus, check the last service for your arrival day.