Flying from Osaka to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your trip from in Osaka. Check out your options departing from Kansai International Airport (KIX) or Kobe Airport (UKB) when searching for a flight from Osaka to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL).
Around 13 hours 5 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Osaka to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight.
Helsinki is seven hours behind Osaka. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Choose from 5 direct flights every week between Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). This is the most popular route, with Finnair offering a 10:25pm departure from KIX to HEL.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Osaka to HEL.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Kansai International Airport (KIX). Direct flights from Osaka to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) can be booked from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from Osaka to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport with Finnair. This top airline operates departures from KIX.
The majority of travellers choose to book seats with Finnair from KIX to HEL.
Among carriers operating on this route, Finnair leads the way for on-time arrivals.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Osaka to HEL. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Kansai International Airport (KIX). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
KIX is around 48 kilometres from central Osaka. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Osaka to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Stay somewhere near Kansai International Airport, such as First Cabin Kansai Airport. Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport - 3 Mins Walk to the Airport will also have you moments from the terminal.
Of the departures from Kansai International Airport, 67.95% land on schedule at their destination.
You'll find KIX at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Itami Airport (ITM)
Break up your flight from Osaka to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport with a stop at Haneda Airport (HND). A main stopover between Itami Airport and HEL, it's a good opportunity to relax before the next leg of your journey.
The drive from central Osaka to ITM usually takes 20 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. The distance from the city centre to the airport is around 16 kilometres.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Osaka to HEL flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Itami Airport:
77.41% of all departures from Itami Airport make it to their destination as expected.
You'll find ITM at 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
If you're on your way to UKB from the centre of Osaka, it takes about 45 minutes to arrive by car. The drive is roughly 40 kilometres.
Make catching an early Osaka to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Kobe Airport and get to your check-in counter without rushing:
UKB has an on-time performance rating of 85.15%. This means most of its flights arrive at their destination as expected and your trip goes off without a hitch.
The street address of Kobe Airport is 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider staying in a hotel near HEL if you're catching a late flight from Osaka to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
Grab a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and explore Helsinki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Osaka to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to central Helsinki is roughly 16 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling by public transport takes around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Osaka to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
368 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Osaka to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Return flights start at 791 €. These fares can change based on demand.
Book one month before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Osaka to HEL.
The best month for scoring cheap Osaka to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Osaka to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
February is the quietest month for flights from Osaka to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Helsinki based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your Osaka to HEL plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Osaka to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Helsinki
After booking your flight from Osaka to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Helsinki:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Helsinki Cathedral, Fortress of Suomenlinna and Helsinki Central Station are highlights which should be on every Helsinki itinerary.
Explore more of Finland
Tampere is just one of the many places in Finland waiting to be discovered after you've seen Helsinki. Around 145 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Finland, consider Turku, about 153 kilometres west of Helsinki. Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral and Ruissalo Nature Conservation Area are the start of reasons to visit.