Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Frankfurt and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki. Based in the UTC+1 timezone, Frankfurt is 1 hour behind Helsinki.
With 202 weekly flights between the two airports, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the most popular route. Lufthansa operates the earliest flight at 06:20. If you'd like to get more out of your day before jetting off, the last flight from HEL to FRA is with Lufthansa at 18:20.
To ensure you catch your flight from HEL to Frankfurt, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Nonstop flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Frankfurt are available for booking. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is where you'll complete your journey.
Book your ticket with Lufthansa. This airline operates direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Frankfurt.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from HEL to Frankfurt. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Stansted Airport (STN)
You won't need a visa for Germany if you hold a passport from Finland and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can change. So before organising your cheap tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Frankfurt, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest rules.
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Helsinki, HEL can be reached in approximately 29 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 44 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near HEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Frankfurt, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Frankfurt
65 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Frankfurt. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 148 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Book 1 month before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from HEL to Frankfurt.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Frankfurt. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Play around with the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Frankfurt, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to the centre of Frankfurt takes about 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 37 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Frankfurt. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Central Frankfurt is located around 121 kilometres from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN). Once your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Frankfurt has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 1 hour and 32 minutes.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take roughly 2 hours and 40 minutes.
After your flight from HEL to Frankfurt, settle in at a hotel close to HHN. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Frankfurt
July is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Frankfurt. To skip the crowds, head for Frankfurt in February when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Frankfurt for July to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap flights from HEL to Frankfurt sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
Start your Frankfurt trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Frankfurt, explore our range of hotels including:
Palmengarten and Goethe House are a couple of big attractions to add to your Frankfurt itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Frankfurt Cathedral.
Complete your Frankfurt trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Frankfurt and see the sights on your own terms. Easily compare companies in one go to find your ideal ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Frankfurt.