Flying from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is 3 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Reykjavik.
Each week, there are 18 Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flights. If you want to take off as soon as possible, jump on the 07:30 Icelandair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 17:15 with Finnair.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your KEF to HEL flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Helsinki (and then discovering more of Finland!) is a snap with Finnair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Finnair.
Flugfélag Íslands stands out as the most punctual carrier for KEF to HEL flights, with 83.61% of its services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. These are the top stopovers between KEF and HEL:
Oslo Gardermoen Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Rovaniemi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
At the moment, $191 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $407. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from KEF to HEL by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
78% of flights that depart Reykjavik Keflavik Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Reykjavik Keflavik Airport from central Reykjavik, it takes about 45 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 55 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to KEF:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Explore without limits with a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and see more of Helsinki and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Helsinki Vantaa Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
From Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Helsinki is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
September is the most popular month for flights from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Helsinki in March.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from KEF to HEL in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC and 3ºC then.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Finland you should also see. Around 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a visit to Espoo will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Nuuksio Park, Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Finland, head for Tampere, about 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve are key reasons to visit.









