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Flight deals from Lyon to Helsinki Vantaa

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Lyon Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $426. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Helsinki.$299 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Lyon on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $299, select.
Helsinki.$299 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Feb, returning Tue, 23 Feb.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Lyon on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $299, select.
Helsinki.$299 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Lyon on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $299, select.
Helsinki.$299 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Jan, returning Mon, 11 Jan.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Lyon on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $299, select.
Helsinki.$311 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Lyon on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $311, select.
Helsinki.$316 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Lyon on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $316, select.
Helsinki.$331 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Sat, 12 Sep.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Lyon on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $331, select.
Helsinki.$332 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Lyon on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $332, select.
Helsinki.$332 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Lyon on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $332, select.
Helsinki.$332 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Apr, returning Sat, 10 Apr.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Lyon on Fri, 2 Apr, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Sat, 10 Apr, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $332, select.
Helsinki.$344 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Lyon on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $344, select.
Helsinki.$358 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Sep, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Lyon on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $358, select.
Helsinki.$368 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Mar, returning Mon, 8 Mar.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Lyon on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $368, select.
Helsinki.$426 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Jul, returning Thu, 9 Jul.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Lyon on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $426, select.
Helsinki.$439 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Jun, returning Wed, 8 Jul.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Lyon on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $439, select.
Helsinki.$443 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec, returning Mon, 4 Jan.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Lyon on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $443, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Lyon to Helsinki Vantaa

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Lyon to Helsinki Vantaa flights are currently cheapest in November.
Jun
from $559
Jul
from $426
Aug
from $446
Sep
from $331
Oct
from $332
Nov
from $299
Dec
from $299
Jan
from $299
Feb
from $299
Mar
from $368
Apr
from $332
May
from $543

Lyon to Helsinki Vantaa: Alternative routes

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

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Cheapest month to flyFebruary

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Lyon to Helsinki Vantaa is $299. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Lyon to Helsinki Vantaa. But we found flights with one or more stops from $299.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Lyon to Helsinki Vantaa.
The cheapest month to fly from Lyon to Helsinki Vantaa is usually February.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Lyon Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport on Wednesday, 17 February 2027.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Lyon Airport and Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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, KLM offers the cheapest flight tickets to Helsinki Vantaa.

Flying from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know

  • Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, making Helsinki one hour ahead of Lyon.

  • Leave enough time to catch your LYS to HEL flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lyon Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LYS and HEL:

    • Munich Airport

    • Copenhagen Airport

    • Oslo Gardermoen Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lyon Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight is $89. A return plane ticket is currently $299. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • To get your hands on cheap tickets from LYS to HEL, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.

  • The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Lyon Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LYS to HEL.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Lyon Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

Handy information about Lyon Airport (LYS)

  • 79% of flights leaving from Lyon Airport reach their destination on time.

  • Lyon Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Lyon. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.

  • Need a convenient hotel near LYS? If you're boarding an early flight from Lyon Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • If you're arriving on a late Lyon Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near HEL:

  • Begin your adventure by picking up a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Helsinki and beyond.

  • Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Helsinki Vantaa Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.

Getting from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki

  • From Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Helsinki is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.

  • It'll take around 30 minutes if you're using public transport.

When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Lyon Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Helsinki. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.

  • Lock in your flight from Lyon 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).

  • January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LYS to HEL around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Finland

  • Helsinki is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Finland waiting to be explored. About 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a visit to Espoo will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Nuuksio Park, Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art.

  • Tampere is another favourite destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No journey is complete without a visit to Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.

Plan the rest of your trip from Lyon to Helsinki

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.