Flying from Tokyo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): What you need to know
Tokyo is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Tokyo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) heading out from Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT).
Expect to be in the air for 13 hours 5 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Tokyo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight.
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is seven hours behind Tokyo. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki.
Haneda Airport (HND) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) is the most popular route. There are 13 direct departures a week to choose from. If you prefer to head out later, hop on the last flight with Finnair at 9:55pm. Choose the first HND to HEL departure with JAL at 7:50am if you'd rather get going earlier.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Tokyo to HEL. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during high season, plan to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Get there in one go from Haneda Airport (HND). Nonstop flights from Tokyo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) can be booked from here.
Finnair is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Tokyo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport departing from HND.
Finnair is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from HND to HEL.
The carrier with the best punctuality score on this route is Finnair. Its services arrive as scheduled 72.62% of the time.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Tokyo to HEL departing from Haneda Airport (HND), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
HND is about 16 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Haneda Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Tokyo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the ideal choice:
73.52% of flights that depart Haneda Airport reach their destination on time.
HND's address is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
You can book a direct Tokyo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) flight ticket out of Narita International Airport (NRT). Figure out if flying from NRT works better for your plans.
Finnair has direct flights from Tokyo to HEL out of NRT. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and get to your destination in a single hop.
Finnair takes the lead in bookings on the NRT to HEL route.
Flights between Narita International Airport and Helsinki-Vantaa Airport are more likely to arrive on time with Finnair than with any other carrier.
Get the most out of your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Tokyo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Here's where you can connect between Narita International Airport and HEL:
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
Depending on traffic conditions, you can drive to NRT from Tokyo's centre in about 1 hour. The airport is approximately 64 kilometres away.
Get a head start on your vacation with an additional night away from home. Before your Tokyo to HEL flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Narita International Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Narita International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 70.53%.
The street address for NRT is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Tokyo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Grab a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and explore Helsinki and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Tokyo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
The centre of Helsinki is around 16 kilometres from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Travel times by car rental or cab will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
C$496 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. A return flight starts from C$1,240. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To snag cheap flights from Tokyo to HEL, book your ticket 11 months before your departure date.
Organize your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring cheap Tokyo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from Tokyo to HEL.
Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Tokyo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Tokyo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Think about the kind of vacation you want when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Helsinki. June is when most people book flights from Tokyo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Tokyo to HEL flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from Tokyo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Helsinki
Start your Helsinki trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Tokyo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
There are loads of things to do in Helsinki when you're in the mood to sightsee. Make your way to Helsinki Cathedral followed by Fortress of Suomenlinna and Helsinki Central Station.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Finland just waiting to be discovered. Around 145 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, a trip to Tampere will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.
Around 153 kilometres west of Helsinki, Turku is another favourite stop in Finland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral and Ruissalo Nature Conservation Area.
