Flying from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Lisbon Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Lisbon.
Flights from LIS to HEL start from 16:10 — the earliest with Finnair. The latest departure is at 16:35 with Finnair. Overall, there are seven weekly Lisbon Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LIS to HEL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Getting to Helsinki (and then discovering more of Finland!) is a cinch with Finnair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Lisbon Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Finnair on this route.
Among carriers operating LIS to HEL flights, Finnair is the most consistent for on-time landings.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lisbon Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. These are the top stopovers between LIS and HEL:
Copenhagen Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Geneva Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Currently, 61 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lisbon Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 147 €. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from LIS to HEL, book your journey one month before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Lisbon Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Lisbon Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Lisbon Airport (LIS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Lisbon Airport, 56% of flights complete their journey on time.
Lisbon Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Lisbon. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Lisbon Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to LIS:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Lisbon Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. Stay 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 well-known companies you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Helsinki Vantaa Airport around two weeks in advance.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Lisbon Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is March, while September is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Helsinki based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Lisbon Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport for July if you want to explore Helsinki during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LIS to HEL sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many cities in Finland waiting to be discovered once you've seen Helsinki. Around 16 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Nuuksio Park, Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art.
Tampere is another must-experience destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No journey is complete without seeing Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.