Cheap flights from Umea to Helsinki
Helsinki is the destination on this short Nordic hop, and cheap flights from Umea to Helsinki usually mix direct and one-stop tickets. The route is flown by a mix of carriers, so the fare you see may or may not include a bag or a seat choice. Norwegian International, Finnair, Braathens Regional Aviation, Nordic Regional Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Air Baltic, Scandinavian Airlines, Cityjet and Air France all appear on this route. Some sell lighter fares and others bundle more; check the fare rules before you pay.
Prices found on this route
Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com
| Airline | Flight | Rating | Date | Price from | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Norwegian InternationalD8 | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.2 | 5 Jan 2027 | from $99 | Search 5 Jan 2027 |
 FinnairAY | direct | ★★★★★ 4.4 | 5 Jan 2027 | from $104 | Search 5 Jan 2027 |
 Scandinavian AirlinesSK | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.1 | 5 Jan 2027 | from $113 | Search 5 Jan 2027 |
 Nordic Regional AirlinesN7 | with a stop | — | 5 Jan 2027 | from $205 | Search 5 Jan 2027 |
 Air BalticBT | with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.7 | 5 Jan 2027 | from $264 | Search 5 Jan 2027 |
 KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKL | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.3 | 5 Jan 2027 | from $291 | Search 5 Jan 2027 |
 CityjetWX | with a stop | — | 23 May 2027 | from $313 | Search 23 May 2027 |
 Braathens Regional AviationTF | with a stop | — | 5 Jan 2027 | from $444 | Search 5 Jan 2027 |
 Air FranceAF | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.2 | 5 Jan 2027 | from $2,461 | Search 5 Jan 2027 |
Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 4 November 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.
Price by month
Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: February — from $79.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | from $99 | 26 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $97 | 22 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $99 | 5 Jan 2027 | |
| February 2027 | from $79 | 10 Feb 2027 | |
| March 2027 | from $130 | 3 Mar 2027 | |
| May 2027 | from $131 | 23 May 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Umea | Umea UME | 5 km |
| Helsinki | Vantaa HEL | 16 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
Book a few weeks ahead for the widest choice, and earlier around Christmas and school holidays. January is the cheapest month named for this route, while November, February and March are also in the price calendar, and December and May appear there too. Weekday departures are often easier to price than weekends, but check the calendar rather than assuming.
Airlines and what to expect
The mix on this route ranges from no-frills fares to fuller-service tickets, and the difference is in what each fare includes. Norwegian International, Finnair, Braathens Regional Aviation, Nordic Regional Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Air Baltic, Scandinavian Airlines, Cityjet and Air France all appear; check each carrier's baggage and change rules, because a low headline fare can grow once a bag or seat is added. Direct flights are available, but some itineraries connect.
Arriving — Helsinki
Getting into Helsinki from Vantaa is straightforward: trains, buses and taxis all run, and the transfer feels like a normal city journey rather than a long excursion. Vantaa is the airport named for Helsinki, so check that your ticket lands there and not at a secondary field. Allow time for passport and baggage formalities, and follow the signs to rail or bus if you are travelling light.
Before you go: Finland
- 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 before you book
- Check whether your fare includes a checked bag or seat selection before you pay.
- Check which airport your ticket names, since Umea has one airport but Helsinki is served by Vantaa.
- Check whether a connecting itinerary is on one ticket or separate tickets.
- Check passport and entry rules for Finland before you travel.
- Check the price calendar for January and the surrounding months before you book.
- Check whether a weekday departure gives a lower fare than a weekend.
Frequently asked questions
Umea – Helsinki: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for February 2027 — $79. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
Umea – Helsinki: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: Norwegian International, Finnair, Scandinavian Airlines, Nordic Regional Airlines, Air Baltic, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Cityjet, Braathens Regional Aviation, Air France.
Umea – Helsinki: are there direct flights?
Yes, direct flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Umea to Helsinki?
The distance is about 474 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 1 h 02 min. Direct flights were found in recent searches.
Which airports serve Umea – Helsinki?
Umea: Umea (UME). Helsinki: Vantaa (HEL).
What is the time difference between Umea and Helsinki?
Helsinki is 1 h ahead of Umea.