Cheap Flights from Helsinki (HEL) to Munich (MUC)

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Flight deals from Helsinki Vantaa to Munich

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Helsinki Vantaa to Munich? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Helsinki Vantaa to Munich

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Helsinki Vantaa to Munich flights are currently cheapest in October.

Direct flights from Helsinki Vantaa to Munich

Helsinki Vantaa to Munich: Alternative routes

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

Helsinki to Munich: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$283
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time2 hrs, 37 mins
Most popular airlineLufthansa
Average flights per week89

Finding cheap flights from Helsinki Vantaa to Munich: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Helsinki Vantaa to Munich is $283. 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.
2 hours and 37 minutes is the average flight time from Helsinki Vantaa to Munich.
Lufthansa, Finnair and Japan Airlines fly direct from Helsinki Vantaa to Munich.
As of July 2025, there are 89 flights per week flying from Helsinki Vantaa to Munich.
The cheapest month to fly from Helsinki Vantaa to Munich is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Munich Airport on Thursday, 30 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 37 minutes.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Munich is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Lufthansa offers the cheapest flight tickets to Munich.

Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know

  • Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.

  • Munich is one hour behind Helsinki and follows the UTC+1 timezone.

  • Flights from HEL to MUC start at 06:05 — the first with Lufthansa. The latest departure is at 19:30 with Lufthansa. In total, you can take your pick of 94 weekly Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flights.

  • To ensure you catch your HEL to MUC flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • Finnair is your ticket to exploring Munich (and maybe even some other great parts of Germany!). Check out the direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport offered by this popular airline.

  • The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Finnair.

  • With 79.14% of its services landing on schedule, Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier operating HEL to MUC flights.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between HEL and MUC:

    • Frederic Chopin Airport

    • Copenhagen Airport

    • Vaclav Havel Airport Prague

How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)

  • $115 is the best price for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. Return flights start from $283. These prices may change based on availability.

  • Book ten months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HEL to MUC.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from HEL to MUC by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.

  • Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, data shows 60.23% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.

  • Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near HEL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)

Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich

  • Franz Josef Strauss Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Munich. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.

  • It'll take around 40 minutes if you're using public transport.

When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)

  • April is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Munich in January.

  • Book your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport for July if you want to explore Munich during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HEL to MUC sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Germany

  • Essen is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored after you've experienced Munich. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.

  • Stuttgart is another favourite destination in Germany and is around 193 kilometres north-west of Munich. No journey is complete without a visit to Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart City Library and Porsche Museum.

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