Travelling from Stansted Airport (STN) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Stansted Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, making Helsinki two hours ahead of London.
Flights from STN to HEL start at 06:00 — the first with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 18:00 with Ryanair. Overall, you can choose from 11 weekly Stansted Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights.
Your STN to HEL flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Ryanair is your gateway to exploring Helsinki (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Finland!). Browse the direct flights from Stansted Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that offers STN to HEL flights. A reliable 80.0% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Stansted Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between STN and HEL:
Tallinn Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Billund Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Currently, £19 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Stansted Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £38. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from STN to HEL by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Stansted Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Stansted Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
Of the departures from Stansted Airport, 64.73% land on time at their destination.
Stansted Airport is around 40 miles from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Stansted Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near STN:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're coming in on a late Stansted Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near HEL:
Say yes to new adventures 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 usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks before your trip.
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 drive to the centre.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Stansted Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Helsinki. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Stansted Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from STN to HEL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many places in Finland waiting to be explored once you've seen Helsinki. Around 10 miles away to the west, popular attractions include Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Around 100 miles north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another favourite stop in Finland. Experience major highlights starting with Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.