Flying from Haneda Airport (HND) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Haneda Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 13 hours.
Helsinki is seven hours behind Tokyo and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from HND to HEL start at 08:25 — the earliest with JAL. The latest departure is at 21:55 with Finnair. In total, you can take your pick of 19 weekly Haneda Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your HND to HEL flight.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Finnair is your ticket to exploring Helsinki (and maybe even some other great corners of Finland!). Check out the direct flights from Haneda Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most passengers choose to travel with Finnair on this route.
Finnair is the most punctual carrier that operates HND to HEL flights, with 72.62% of its services arriving as planned.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Haneda Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between HND and HEL include:
Chubu Centrair International Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Haneda Airport (HND) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
£319 is the lowest price for a one-way Haneda Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. A return flight starts at £681. These fares can change based on demand.
Book five months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from HND to HEL.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Haneda Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from HND to HEL.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Haneda Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Haneda Airport (HND)
The address for HND is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Of the departures from Haneda Airport, 73.52% land on schedule at their destination.
Haneda Airport is around 10 miles from central Tokyo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near HND. Whether you're taking an early flight from Haneda Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you have a late Haneda Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near HEL:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and explore beyond Helsinki's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
From Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Helsinki is approximately 12 miles away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Haneda Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is February, while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Helsinki based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Haneda Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from HND to HEL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Finland
You've visited Helsinki, now it's time to discover more of Finland. Journey around 10 miles west to Espoo to check off its must-visit sights. From Kannusilta riverside walk to Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 100 miles north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another favourite stop in Finland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.