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Flight deals from Helsinki Vantaa to London Gatwick

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Helsinki Vantaa to London Gatwick? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
London.$162 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Nov, returning Thu, 20 Nov.Return flight with Norwegian Air Sweden.Outbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in London Gatwick.Inbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 20 Nov, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $162, select.
London.$162 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Jan, returning Sun, 8 Feb.Return flight with Norwegian Air Sweden.Outbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Thu, 22 Jan, arriving in London Gatwick.Inbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from London Gatwick on Sun, 8 Feb, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $162, select.
London.$162 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Mar, returning Thu, 12 Mar.Return flight with Norwegian Air Sweden.Outbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, 2 Mar, arriving in London Gatwick.Inbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 12 Mar, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $162, select.
London.$162 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Sep, returning Mon, 22 Sep.Return flight with Norwegian Air Sweden.Outbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Wed, 10 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Inbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 22 Sep, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $162, select.
London.$166 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Jan, returning Sun, 25 Jan.Return flight with Norwegian Air Sweden.Outbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Thu, 22 Jan, arriving in London Gatwick.Inbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from London Gatwick on Sun, 25 Jan, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $166, select.
London.$166 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Feb, returning Fri, 20 Feb.Return flight with Norwegian Air Sweden.Outbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Thu, 5 Feb, arriving in London Gatwick.Inbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from London Gatwick on Fri, 20 Feb, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $166, select.
London.$167 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Sep, returning Mon, 13 Oct.Return flight with Norwegian Air Sweden.Outbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Wed, 24 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Inbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 13 Oct, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $167, select.
London.$184 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Oct, returning Sat, 1 Nov.Return flight with Norwegian.Outbound indirect flight with Norwegian, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Fri, 24 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Inbound indirect flight with Norwegian, departs from London Gatwick on Sat, 1 Nov, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $184, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Helsinki Vantaa to London Gatwick

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Helsinki Vantaa to London Gatwick flights are currently cheapest in September.
May
from $597
Jun
from $377
Jul
from $351
Aug
from $235
Sep
from $162
Oct
from $184
Nov
from $162
Dec
from $223
Jan
from $166
Feb
from $166
Mar
from $162
Apr
from $348

Direct flights from Helsinki Vantaa to London Gatwick

Helsinki Vantaa to London Gatwick: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Helsinki Vantaa to London below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than London Gatwick.

Helsinki to London: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$162
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time3 hrs, 8 mins
Most popular airlineNorwegian Air Sweden
Average flights per week5

Finding cheap flights from Helsinki Vantaa to London Gatwick: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Helsinki Vantaa to London Gatwick is $162. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 8 minutes is the average flight time from Helsinki Vantaa to London Gatwick.
Norwegian Air Sweden flies direct from Helsinki Vantaa to London Gatwick.
As of May 2025, there are 5 flights per week flying from Helsinki Vantaa to London Gatwick.
The cheapest month to fly from Helsinki Vantaa to London Gatwick is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to London Gatwick Airport on Monday, 2 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 8 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to London Gatwick but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to London is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Norwegian Air Sweden offers the cheapest flight tickets to London Gatwick.

Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to London Gatwick Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.

  • London's timezone is UTC+0, making London two hours behind Helsinki.

  • Flights from HEL to LGW start at 07:50 — the earliest with Norwegian Air Sweden. The last departure is at 17:05 with Norwegian Air Sweden. Overall, you can choose from eight weekly Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your HEL to LGW flight.

  • During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.

  • Norwegian Air Sweden is your gateway to discovering London (and maybe even some other great parts of United Kingdom!). Check out the direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to London Gatwick Airport offered by this popular airline.

  • The majority of passengers choose to fly with Norwegian Air Sweden on this route.

  • If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to London Gatwick Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HEL and LGW:

    • Copenhagen Airport

    • Riga International Airport

    • Oslo Airport Gardermoen

How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • At the moment, $43 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $162. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To find cheap tickets from HEL to LGW, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to London Gatwick Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from HEL to LGW by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to London Gatwick Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • Of all flights leaving Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% land on time at their destination.

  • Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.

  • Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near HEL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to London Gatwick Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:

Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London

  • London Gatwick Airport is roughly 80 kilometres from the centre of London. Driving there takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • August is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to London Gatwick Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to London in January.

  • The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to London Gatwick Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HEL to LGW in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've experienced London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.

  • If there's time to check out another major destination in United Kingdom, head for Bristol, roughly 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are key highlights.

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Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.