Flying from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 13 hours 5 minutes.
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Helsinki seven hours behind Tokyo.
Flights from HND to HEL start at 07:50 — the first with JAL. The latest departure is at 21:55 with Finnair. Overall, you can choose from 13 weekly Tokyo Haneda Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your HND to HEL flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Flying into Helsinki (and then seeing more of Finland!) is easy with Finnair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Finnair is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Finnair is a leader in on-time performance for HND to HEL flights, with 85.57% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. These are the top stopovers between HND and HEL:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Nagoya Chubu Centrair Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
$635 is currently the best price for a one-way Tokyo Haneda Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. Return flights start from $868. These prices may change based on demand.
To secure cheap tickets from HND to HEL, reserve your journey 11 months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from HND to HEL.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
HND's address is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Of all flights leaving Tokyo Haneda Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
Tokyo Haneda Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near HND. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're arriving on a late Tokyo Haneda Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near HEL:
Pick up a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car and discover Helsinki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Helsinki Vantaa Airport about two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki Vantaa Airport to central Helsinki has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is March, while September 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 Tokyo Haneda Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport for July if you want to go to Helsinki during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from HND to HEL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many cities in Finland waiting to be discovered once you've seen Helsinki. Around 16 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Nuuksio Park, Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another essential stop in Finland. Start your sightseeing at Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.