How to get from London to Helsinki
- 1826 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 4h 50m
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 London to Helsinki. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 4h 50m, 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.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
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 | €32Checked Sep 23 | 4h 50mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €125Omio catalogue, Aug 20 | 51h 35m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€32Checked Sep 234h 50m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€125Omio catalogue, Aug 2051h 35m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Helsinki: 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.
- 1London → Stockholmflight
SAS·3h 25m - 2Stockholm → HelsinkiflightSAS·1h 55m
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.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, London to Helsinki
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€66October 2026
€26Departure 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€125Book
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Aug 20
Operators seen on these journeys
SASLondon-Stockholm, Stockholm-HelsinkiSee live options and dates →City transitLondon-London Victoria CoachSee live options and dates →
FlixBusLondon Victoria Coach-Warszawa Wschodnia, Warszawa Wschodnia-HelsinkiBook →On this route you travel with SAS, City transit, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Helsinki works
Start with a SAS flight from London to Helsinki, connecting in Stockholm, about 4h 50m. In total it's roughly €101 over 4h 50m, 1 transfer.
London to Helsinki: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Helsinki?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 4h 50m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Helsinki from London?
About 1826 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Helsinki cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €101 to €183. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from London to Helsinki?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 4h 50m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from London to Helsinki?
About 4h 50m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for London and Helsinki?
London is LHR and Helsinki is HEL, so this route is usually written LHR to HEL.
Which operators run London to Helsinki?
On this route you travel with SAS, City transit, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Helsinki?
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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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: SAS
Route calculated: 21 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 21 Sep 2026