How to get from Helsinki to London
- 1826 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 3h 10m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Helsinki to London. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 3h 10m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1826 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €80, on Tue, Sep 22.
This fare comes from a search on September 21, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1826 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €88Checked Sep 21 | 3h 10mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €132Omio catalogue, Sep 24 | 48h 39m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€88Checked Sep 213h 10m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€132Omio catalogue, Sep 2448h 39m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Helsinki to London: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Helsinki Vantaa → London Gatwickflight
Norwegian Air International·3h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Helsinki to London
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€47Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 49h 15m€132Book
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 24
Operators seen on these journeys
Norwegian Air InternationalHelsinki Vantaa-London GatwickSee live options and dates →
FlixBusHelsinki-Berlin central, Berlin central-London Victoria CoachBook →On this route you travel with Norwegian Air International, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Helsinki to London works
Start with a Norwegian Air International flight from Helsinki to London, about 3h 10m. In total it's roughly €88 over 3h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Helsinki to London: common questions
How long does it take to get from Helsinki to London?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 3h 10m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is London from Helsinki?
About 1826 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Helsinki to London cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €80 to €174. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Helsinki to London?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 3h 10m.
How long is the flight from Helsinki to London?
About 3h 10m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Helsinki and London?
Helsinki is HEL and London is LGW, so this route is usually written HEL to LGW.
Which operators run Helsinki to London?
On this route you travel with Norwegian Air International, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Helsinki to London?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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- HEL to LGW
Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Norwegian Air International
Route calculated: 21 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 21 Sep 2026