Flying from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
3 hours 27 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Keflavik International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Helsinki is 2 hours ahead of Reykjavik and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from Keflavik International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport start from 00:20 — the first with Icelandair. The latest flight is the 17:40 option with Finnair. Overall, you can take your pick of 39 services every week between KEF and HEL.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Icelandair is your gateway to discovering Helsinki (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Finland!). Choose from the direct flights from Keflavik International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport offered by this popular airline.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for flights from Keflavik International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between KEF and HEL are:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Rovaniemi Airport
Oslo Airport Gardermoen
To see whether you need a visa to enter Finland, contact your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you the most current information, including additional travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from KEF to HEL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Keflavik International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is $110. The cheapest price for a return flight is $222. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from KEF to HEL by booking 4 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Keflavik International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from KEF to HEL. You don't need to check every day to see whether fares have dropped. We'll tell you when the price changes.
Play around with filters to find the best journey for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Keflavik International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Located around 48 kilometers from the center of Reykjavik, Keflavik International Airport can be reached in about 49 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 13 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near KEF. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Keflavik International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are just the thing:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Keflavik International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometers from the center of Helsinki. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 29 minutes.
It takes around 44 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Keflavik International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is February, while June is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Helsinki based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Keflavik International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport for July if you want to visit Helsinki during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from KEF to HEL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Helsinki
After locking in your flights from KEF to HEL, you'll want to find a place to stay in Helsinki. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
Helsinki Cathedral and Temppeliaukio Church are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Helsinki travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Seurasaari Open-Air Museum.
Complete your Helsinki trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, check out the lowest prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to find the best car rental price for your Helsinki trip.