Flights Helsinki → Athens
HEL → ATH
Route overview
The flight route connects Helsinki, where the airport opened in 1952, with Athens, whose international airport was inaugurated much more recently in 2001. The Athens International Airport serves a substantial number of passengers annually, with over 24 million travelers passing through each year.
The Helsinki (HEL) → Athens (ATH) route is operated by Norwegian Air Shuttle. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.1/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Athens the average ATFM delay is 2.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Helsinki the average ATFM delay is 0.3 minutes.
Heading to Athens: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Helsinki (HEL) to Athens (ATH) heads south for about 2,490 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 32m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Helsinki the average ATFM delay is 0.3 min (atfm); arriving into Athens it is 2.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airlines operating HEL-ATH
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Frequently asked questions about HEL-ATH
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Norwegian Air Shuttle.
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The Helsinki-Athens route is about 2,490 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
