Travelling from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from London Stansted Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is 3 hours.
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Helsinki two hours ahead of London.
Every week, there are eight London Stansted Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as early as possible, jump on the 06:00 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 17:35 with Ryanair.
Your STN to HEL flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Ryanair is your gateway to exploring Helsinki (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Finland!). Browse the direct flights from London Stansted Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that operates STN to HEL flights. An impressive 91.67% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Stansted Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between STN and HEL:
Copenhagen Airport
Tallinn Airport
Billund Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
27 € is the lowest price for a one-way London Stansted Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. A return flight starts at 54 €. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from STN to HEL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Stansted Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Finding cheap flights from STN to HEL is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Stansted Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Stansted Airport (STN)
London Stansted Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart STN arrive at their destination on time.
To get to London Stansted Airport from central London, it'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from London Stansted Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near STN:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider booking a hotel near HEL if you have a late London Stansted Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car and explore Helsinki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are top outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Helsinki Vantaa Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki Vantaa Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Helsinki. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
September is the most popular month for flights from London Stansted Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Helsinki in March.
Before locking in your flight from London Stansted Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from STN to HEL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Finland
You've done Helsinki, now it's time to discover more of Finland. Travel around 16 kilometres west to Espoo to tick off its top attractions. From Nuuksio Park to Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Finland, consider Tampere, roughly 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve are key reasons to visit.

