Flights Warsaw → Helsinki
WAW → HEL
Route overview
This flight route connects Warsaw with Helsinki, using Embraer 170 and 190 aircraft. The origin airport in Warsaw has been operational since 1934, while the destination airport in Helsinki opened in 1952 and currently serves over 16 million passengers annually.
The Warsaw (WAW) → Helsinki (HEL) 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 Helsinki the average ATFM delay is 0.3 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Warsaw the average ATFM delay is 1.3 minutes.
Heading to Helsinki: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Warsaw (WAW) to Helsinki (HEL) heads north for about 939 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 36m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Warsaw the average ATFM delay is 1.3 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% |
Airlines operating WAW-HEL
Frequently asked questions about WAW-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: British Airways.
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The Warsaw-Helsinki 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.
