Flights London → Helsinki
LHR → HEL
How long is the flight from London to Helsinki?
The flight from London (LHR) to Helsinki (HEL) takes about 2h 44m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects London to Helsinki, operating with Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. Helsinki Airport, the destination for this route, opened in 1952 and serves over 16 million passengers annually.
The London (LHR) → Helsinki (HEL) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.6/100 (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 (LHR) to Helsinki (HEL) heads north-east for about 1,848 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 44m.
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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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating LHR-HEL
Airports
Frequently asked questions about LHR-HEL
The flight from London (LHR) to Helsinki (HEL) takes about 2h 44m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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 London-Helsinki route is about 1,848 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.
