Travelling from Munich Airport (MUC) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Munich Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Helsinki is one hour ahead of Munich and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
There are 33 Munich Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flights each week to choose from.
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'll have plenty of time to board your MUC to HEL flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as September? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can travel nonstop to Helsinki, Finland. Jet off with one of these airlines that operate direct flights from Munich Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Finnair.
Lufthansa stands out as the most punctual carrier for MUC to HEL flights, with 85.38% of its services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Munich Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MUC and HEL:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Munich Airport (MUC) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Currently, £84 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Munich Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £139. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from MUC to HEL by booking at least four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Munich Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Munich Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Munich Airport (MUC)
79% of flights taking off from Munich Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Munich to Munich Airport is around 40 kms (25 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near MUC. Whether you're taking an early flight from Munich Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Munich Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and explore beyond Helsinki's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Helsinki Vantaa Airport around two weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Munich Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is March, while September is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Helsinki based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Munich Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport for July if you'd like to go to Helsinki during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MUC to HEL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
Explore more of Finland
You've seen Helsinki, now it's time to discover other parts of Finland. Travel about 16 kms (10 miles) west to Espoo to tick off its top sights. From Nuuksio Park to Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art, your itinerary will be busy.
Tampere is another favourite destination in Finland and is around 161 kms (100 miles) north-west of Helsinki. No trip is complete without a visit to Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.