Flying from Tokyo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Tokyo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) and Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) are the main airports in Tokyo.
The average duration of a direct Tokyo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is 13 hours 5 minutes.
Helsinki is seven hours behind Tokyo. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.
The busiest route is from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), with 13 direct services every week. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from HND to HEL is the 7:50am JAL option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 9:55pm with Finnair.
To ensure you catch your flight from Tokyo to HEL, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like March. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Reach your destination without the detour from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND). Direct flights from Tokyo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) can be booked from here.
When taking off from HND, you can take a direct flight from Tokyo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport with Finnair.
Finnair is the airline most travellers choose for flights from HND to HEL.
With a reliable 85.57% of services arriving as planned, Finnair is the best-performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Tokyo to HEL departing from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Nagoya Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
The journey from central Tokyo to HND takes around 30 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Tokyo Haneda International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Tokyo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of all flights departing from Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
You can book a direct Tokyo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) plane ticket out of Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). Decide if leaving from NRT is a better fit for your trip.
Finnair has direct flights from Tokyo to HEL out of NRT. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and get to your destination without any detours.
Finnair is the most popular choice for passengers flying from NRT to HEL.
Want to fly with the most punctual carrier? Your best bet is Finnair. 86.67% of its flights between Tokyo Narita International Airport and Helsinki-Vantaa Airport land on schedule.
Break up your flight from Tokyo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Top stopovers between Tokyo Narita International Airport and HEL include:
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Nagoya Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
NRT is around 56 kilometres from central Tokyo. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Tokyo to HEL flight? Relax in a hotel near Tokyo Narita International Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
Tokyo Narita International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Tokyo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
To get the best deal, book your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Tokyo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 18 kilometres from the centre of Helsinki. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is $800. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,134. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book 11 months before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Tokyo to HEL.
The best month for landing cheap Tokyo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Tokyo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Tokyo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
January is the quietest month for flights from Tokyo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), while September is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Helsinki based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Tokyo to HEL plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Helsinki to range from 12ºC to 26ºC.
January has temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Tokyo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Helsinki
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Helsinki right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Tokyo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Helsinki Cathedral, Helsinki Central Station and Finnish National Opera and Ballet are must-do's during your Helsinki adventure.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Finland waiting to be discovered. Around 145 kilometres northwest of Helsinki, a visit to Tampere will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.
Turku is another essential stop in Finland and is around 153 kilometres west of Helsinki. No journey is complete without visiting Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral and Ruissalo Nature Conservation Area.