Flights Helsinki → Warsaw
HEL → WAW
Route overview
This flight route connects Helsinki, where the airport opened in 1952, with Warsaw, whose airport has been operational since 1934 and currently serves over 21 million passengers annually. The journey is typically operated using Embraer 170 or 190 aircraft.
The Helsinki (HEL) → Warsaw (WAW) route is operated by British Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 17.7/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Warsaw the average ATFM delay is 1.3 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Helsinki the average ATFM delay is 0.3 minutes.
Heading to Warsaw: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Helsinki (HEL) to Warsaw (WAW) heads south for about 939 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 36m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Helsinki the average ATFM delay is 0.3 min (atfm); arriving into Warsaw it is 1.3 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% |
Airlines operating HEL-WAW
Frequently asked questions about HEL-WAW
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: British Airways.
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The Helsinki-Warsaw route is about 939 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
