Skyscanner

Cheap Flights from Reykjavik (KEF) to Helsinki (HEL)

Travellers and cabin class

Compare Reykjavik Keflavik to Helsinki Vantaa flight deals

Find the cheapest month or even day of the year to fly to Helsinki Vantaa

Book the best Helsinki Vantaa fare with no extra fees

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5 based on 1,726 reviews Trustpilot

Flight deals from Reykjavik Keflavik to Helsinki Vantaa

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Reykjavik Keflavik to Helsinki Vantaa? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Helsinki.$376 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 May, returning Thu, 22 May.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Reykjavik Keflavik on Thu, 15 May, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Thu, 22 May, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From $376, select.
Helsinki.$393 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Aug, returning Wed, 13 Aug.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Reykjavik Keflavik on Mon, 11 Aug, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Wed, 13 Aug, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From $393, select.
Helsinki.$404 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Jun, returning Thu, 12 Jun.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Reykjavik Keflavik on Tue, 10 Jun, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Thu, 12 Jun, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From $404, select.
Helsinki.$407 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Sep, returning Thu, 18 Sep.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Reykjavik Keflavik on Mon, 8 Sep, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Thu, 18 Sep, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From $407, select.
Helsinki.$442 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 May, returning Wed, 4 Jun.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Reykjavik Keflavik on Thu, 29 May, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From $442, select.
Helsinki.$447 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Oct, returning Sun, 5 Oct.Return flight with airBaltic.Outbound indirect flight with airBaltic, departs from Reykjavik Keflavik on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with airBaltic, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Sun, 5 Oct, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From $447, select.
Helsinki.$454 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Nov, returning Sun, 9 Nov.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from Reykjavik Keflavik on Fri, 7 Nov, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound direct flight with Icelandair departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Sun, 9 Nov, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From $454, select.
Helsinki.$456 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Oct, returning Sun, 5 Oct.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound direct flight with Finnair departs from Reykjavik Keflavik on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound direct flight with Finnair departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Sun, 5 Oct, arriving in Reykjavik Keflavik.Price includes taxes and charges.From $456, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Reykjavik Keflavik to Helsinki Vantaa

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Reykjavik Keflavik to Helsinki Vantaa flights are currently cheapest in May.
May
from $376
Jun
from $404
Jul
from $524
Aug
from $393
Sep
from $407
Oct
from $447
Nov
from $454
Dec
Find prices
Jan
Find prices
Feb
Find prices
Mar
Find prices
Apr
Find prices

Direct flights from Reykjavik Keflavik to Helsinki Vantaa

Reykjavik Keflavik to Helsinki Vantaa: Alternative routes

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

Reykjavik to Helsinki: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$376
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time3 hrs, 30 mins
Most popular airlineFinnair
Average flights per week53

Finding cheap flights from Reykjavik Keflavik to Helsinki Vantaa: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Reykjavik Keflavik to Helsinki Vantaa is $376. 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 30 minutes is the average flight time from Reykjavik Keflavik to Helsinki Vantaa.
Finnair, Japan Airlines and Icelandair fly direct from Reykjavik Keflavik to Helsinki Vantaa.
As of May 2025, there are 53 flights per week flying from Reykjavik Keflavik to Helsinki Vantaa.
The cheapest month to fly from Reykjavik Keflavik to Helsinki Vantaa is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Reykjavik Keflavik Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport on Thursday, 15 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 30 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 Helsinki Vantaa 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 Helsinki is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Lufthansa and Icelandair offer the cheapest flight tickets to Helsinki Vantaa.

Travelling from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know

  • Jump on a direct flight from Keflavik International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.

  • Helsinki is two hours ahead of Reykjavik and observes the UTC+2 timezone.

  • Flights from KEF to HEL start from 00:20 — the first with Icelandair. The latest departure is at 17:40 with Finnair. In total, you can take your pick of 39 weekly Keflavik International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights.

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

  • Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Finnair is your ticket to exploring Helsinki (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Finland!). Browse the direct flights from Keflavik International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport offered by this popular carrier.

  • The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Finnair.

  • Icelandair ranks as the leading on-time carrier for KEF to HEL flights, with 80.36% of its services landing on schedule.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Keflavik International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between KEF and HEL include:

    • Stockholm Arlanda Airport

    • Oslo Airport Gardermoen

    • Rovaniemi Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Keflavik International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is $109. A round-trip ticket right now is $376. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • To score cheap tickets from KEF to HEL, reserve your journey one month before your planned departure.

  • Organise your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Keflavik International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from KEF to HEL by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.

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

Handy information about Keflavik International Airport (KEF)

  • 66.96% of flights that depart Keflavik International Airport land at their destination on schedule.

  • To get to Keflavik International Airport from central Reykjavik, it takes about 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Keflavik International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to KEF:

Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • If you have a late Keflavik International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near HEL:

  • Get your adventure underway by picking up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and explore beyond Helsinki's main sights.

  • To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks ahead.

Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki

  • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Helsinki. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.

  • It typically takes 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Keflavik International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Helsinki. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in February.

  • The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Keflavik International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from KEF to HEL in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.

Explore more of Finland

  • You've seen Helsinki, now it's time to explore other corners of Finland. Travel about 16 kilometres west to Espoo to tick off its top sights. From Kannusilta riverside walk to Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another essential stop in Finland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.

Plan the rest of your trip from Reykjavik to Helsinki

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