Flights Helsinki → London
HEL → LHR
Route overview
The flight route connects Helsinki, where the airport opened in 1952, to London. Serving one of the world's busiest airports by passenger traffic with over eighty-three million passengers annually, this route is operated using Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft.
The Helsinki (HEL) → London (LHR) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 17.8/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Helsinki the average ATFM delay is 0.3 minutes.
Heading to London: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Helsinki (HEL) to London (LHR) heads west for about 1,848 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 44m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Helsinki the average ATFM delay is 0.3 min (atfm); arriving into London it is 1.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating HEL-LHR
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Frequently asked questions about HEL-LHR
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 2 airlines: American Airlines, British Airways.
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The Helsinki-London route is about 1,848 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.
