Flights London → Helsinki
LGW → HEL
Route overview
The flight route from London to Helsinki connects two culturally rich cities, with Helsinki's airport having been in operation since 1952 and currently serving over 16.3 million passengers annually.
The London (LGW) → Helsinki (HEL) route is operated by Norwegian Air Shuttle. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.1/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Helsinki the average ATFM delay is 0.3 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Helsinki: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LGW) to Helsinki (HEL) heads north-east for about 1,858 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 45m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Helsinki it is 0.3 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airlines operating LGW-HEL
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Frequently asked questions about LGW-HEL
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 London-Helsinki route is about 1,858 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £350, barring extraordinary circumstances.
