Traveling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is 3 hours 40 minutes.
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Athens.
Each week, there are four Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights. If you want to be on board early, jump on the 09:15 Aegean Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 20:20 with Norwegian Air Sweden.
Leave plenty of time to catch your ATH to HEL flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Aegean Airlines is your ticket to exploring Helsinki (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Finland!). Check out the direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport offered by this airline.
Aegean Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ATH and HEL:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Frederic Chopin Airport
Split Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
$88 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. A return flight starts from $151. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from ATH to HEL by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport's on-time performance, 77.19% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is around 40 kilometers from central Athens. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Need a convenient hotel near ATH? If you're catching an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider booking a hotel near HEL if you're taking a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar to explore Helsinki and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is roughly 19 kilometers from central Helsinki. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the busiest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Helsinki in February.
Book your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport for July if you'd like to explore Helsinki during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ATH to HEL in January if you'd rather travel during 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 explore other parts of Finland. Travel around 16 kilometers west to Espoo to tick off its top attractions. From Kannusilta riverside walk to Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Finland, consider Tampere, about 161 kilometers north-west of Helsinki. Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum are the start of reasons to visit.
