Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Helsinki one hour ahead of Madrid.
Every week, there are ten Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights. If you want to get going as early as possible, go for the 10:15 Finnair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 10:20 with Finnair.
To ensure you catch your MAD to HEL flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Travelling to Helsinki (and then seeing more of Finland!) is easy with Finnair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Finnair.
Among carriers operating MAD to HEL flights, Finnair has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between MAD and HEL include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Milano Linate Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is £62. A round-trip ticket right now is £126. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book seven months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MAD to HEL.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MAD to HEL by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
When it comes to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78.23% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is about 11 miles from central Madrid. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to MAD:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Book a hotel near HEL if you have a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure 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.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to central Helsinki has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 12 miles away.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Helsinki. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAD to HEL in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many places in Finland waiting to be discovered once you've seen Helsinki. Around 10 miles away to the west, its best attractions include Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Tampere is another sought-after destination in Finland and is around 100 miles north-west of Helsinki. No journey is complete without dropping by Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.
