Flights Manchester → Helsinki
MAN → HEL
Route overview
This flight route connects Manchester to Helsinki, operating with Embraer 170 and 190 aircraft. The origin airport in Manchester opened in 1934, while the destination airport in Helsinki was inaugurated in 1952 and currently serves over sixteen million passengers annually.
The Manchester (MAN) → Helsinki (HEL) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 18.5/100 (medium), 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 Manchester the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Helsinki: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Manchester (MAN) to Helsinki (HEL) heads north-east for about 1,812 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 41m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Manchester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating MAN-HEL
Airports
Frequently asked questions about MAN-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 2 airlines: American Airlines, British Airways.
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The Manchester-Helsinki route is about 1,812 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.
