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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Athens to Helsinki:

• Earliest: departs at 07:45 and lands at 11:30
• Latest: departs at 11:10 and lands at 14:55.

The flight takes about 3h 45m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Athens to Helsinki.

A direct flight from Athens to Helsinki takes 3h 45m, covering 1,546 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Athens to Helsinki range from £197 to £300, with an average of £239 over the past 12 months. Anything below £197 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 22% above the route average of £239. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £195 return via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), compared with £233 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £31–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aegean Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Athens to Helsinki flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Athens to Helsinki are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £236, which is 52% above the typical average for this route.

Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• ADDCAR RENTAL
• GREEN MOTION
• Alamo
• Sixt
• Europcar

Flights from Athens to Helsinki usually depart from Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and arrive at Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Athens to Helsinki route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 26 minutes.

One-stop flights from Athens to Helsinki most commonly connect through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 34% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 14% of one-stop connections

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the Athens to Helsinki route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £214 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £284, a difference of £70. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Athens and Helsinki. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Aegean Airlines
• Norwegian

Flying via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 41m, compared to 7h 10m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 7h 10m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Some of the most popular sights in Helsinki are Helsinki Central Station Square, Presidential Palace, and Finlandia-talo. These are among the most viewed places in Helsinki on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Athens to Helsinki flights:

• Norwegian: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Norwegian: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.