Flying from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Tallinn Airport (TLL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Tallinn Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 30 minutes.
Tallinn's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Helsinki.
Choose from 66 weekly Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Tallinn Airport flights. The 00:20 departure with Finnair is the earliest available. Finnair operates the last service of the day at 23:50.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your HEL to TLL flight.
During popular months such as September, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Getting to Tallinn (and then exploring more of Estonia!) is a snap with Finnair. This popular airline has direct flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Tallinn Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Finnair.
With a dependable 89.32% of services arriving as planned, Finnair is the most punctual carrier operating HEL to TLL flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Tallinn Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between HEL and TLL include:
Oslo Gardermoen Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Riga International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Tallinn Airport (TLL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Tallinn Airport flight is 53 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 122 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HEL to TLL.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Tallinn Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Finding cheap flights from HEL to TLL couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Tallinn Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
84% of flights departing from Helsinki Vantaa Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of HEL.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Tallinn Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near HEL:
Arriving at Tallinn Airport (TLL)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Tallinn Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near TLL instead:
Grab a Tallinn Airport rental car and explore Tallinn and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Sixt and NU Car Rentals are popular outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Tallinn Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Tallinn Airport (TLL) to central Tallinn
Tallinn Airport to central Tallinn has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Tallinn Airport (TLL)
The quietest month for a flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Tallinn Airport is March, while September is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Tallinn based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Tallinn is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Tallinn Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HEL to TLL in January. Average temperatures are between -13ºC (9ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Estonia
Tartu is just one of the many cities in Estonia waiting to be explored after you've seen Tallinn. Around 161 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Estonian National Museum, Tartu 2024 landmark and St Lawrence Church of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Around 193 kilometres east of Tallinn, Narva is another essential stop in Estonia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Narva Castle, Narva Cascades and Narva Alexander's Cathedral.







