Travelling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is 4 hours 40 minutes.
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Helsinki two hours ahead of Lisbon.
Take your pick of 20 weekly Lisbon Portela Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights. The 16:10 departure with Finnair is the earliest flight you can take. Finnair operates the latest service of the day at 16:35.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your LIS to HEL flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Finnair is your gateway to exploring Helsinki (and maybe even some other great corners of Finland!). Check out the direct flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Finnair.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for LIS to HEL flights is Finnair.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between LIS and HEL:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Geneve Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is $152. A return ticket is currently $293. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get cheap tickets from LIS to HEL, reserve your journey seven months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from LIS to HEL.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
64.1% of flights that depart Lisbon Portela Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Lisbon Portela Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Lisbon. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near LIS. Whether you're taking an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider booking a hotel close to HEL if you have a late Lisbon Portela Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Helsinki and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
From Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Helsinki is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Helsinki. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LIS to HEL in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many cities in Finland waiting to be explored after you've seen Helsinki. Around 16 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another favourite stop in Finland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.