Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Stansted Airport (STN): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Stansted Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
London's timezone is UTC+0, which makes London two hours behind Helsinki.
Every week, there are 11 Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Stansted Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as soon as possible, pick the 11:25 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 23:45 with Ryanair.
Leave enough time to catch your HEL to STN flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like June? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Stansted Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in London — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that operates HEL to STN flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Stansted Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between HEL and STN include:
Copenhagen Airport
Tallinn Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Stansted Airport (STN)
At the moment, 19 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Stansted Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 40 €. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book five months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HEL to STN.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Stansted Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from HEL to STN is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new deal comes up.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Stansted Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Of the departures from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near HEL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Stansted Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Stansted Airport (STN)
If you have a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Stansted Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near STN:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Stansted Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Europcar and explore beyond London's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Stansted Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
Stansted Airport is approximately 64 kilometres from central London. Driving there takes about 1 hour.
It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Stansted Airport (STN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Stansted Airport. For smaller crowds, visit London in April.
Book your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Stansted Airport for July if you'd like to go to London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HEL to STN around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another standout destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No journey is complete without seeing Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.