Flying from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 13 hours 5 minutes.
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, making Helsinki seven hours behind Osaka.
Each week, there are six Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flights. To be on board as early as possible, select the 22:25 Finnair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 23:25 with Finnair.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your KIX to HEL flight.
During popular months like November, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Finnair is your ticket to exploring Helsinki (and perhaps some other great parts of Finland!). Check out the direct flights from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Finnair.
The most punctual carrier offering KIX to HEL flights is Finnair. Its services arrive without delay 78.13% of the time.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between KIX and HEL:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Incheon International Airport
Tokyo Narita Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight is 344 €. A return ticket is currently 760 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from KIX to HEL by booking at least one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from KIX to HEL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
You'll find KIX at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
73% of flights taking off from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Kansai International (Osaka) Airport from central Osaka, it'll take about 50 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near KIX? If you've booked an early flight from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Grab a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car and discover Helsinki and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are popular providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Helsinki Vantaa Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki Vantaa Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Helsinki. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It takes roughly 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. September is the most popular month to visit Helsinki. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Kansai International (Osaka) Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from KIX to HEL in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
You've seen Helsinki, now it's time to discover other corners of Finland. Travel about 16 kilometres west to Espoo to tick off its popular sights. From Nuuksio Park to Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art, your itinerary will be busy.
Tampere is another favourite destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No trip is complete without visiting Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.