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Cheapest return flight
£163
Typical prices: £216-£310
airBaltic
Wed 11/4Tue 17/4
FRA - HEL • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£209
Typical prices: £222-£315
Finnair
Wed 28/11Thu 29/11
FRA - HEL • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Lufthansa City Airlines and Finnair. Average duration is 2h 28m
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Most punctual • 83% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 23 weeks in advance save around 19% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 16% price drop
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £211 (return)
Shortest trip • 5h 17m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Frankfurt am Main to Helsinki (FRA-HEL)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Frankfurt am Main to Helsinki

Sun, 11 Apr - Sat, 17 Apr
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19:20 - 00:40FRA  Frankfurt am Main-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
4h 20m1 stop Riga Intl
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05:30 - 09:00HEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-FRA Frankfurt am Main
4h 30m1 stop Riga Intl
£163airBaltic
Sun, 11 Apr - Fri, 16 Apr
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19:20 - 08:35FRA  Frankfurt am Main-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
12h 15m1 stop Riga Intl
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05:30 - 09:00HEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-FRA Frankfurt am Main
4h 30m1 stop Riga Intl
£163airBaltic
Wed, 10 Feb - Sun, 14 Feb
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09:55 - 00:40FRA  Frankfurt am Main-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
13h 45m1 stop Riga Intl
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15:20 - 18:20HEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-FRA Frankfurt am Main
4h 00m1 stop Riga Intl
£163airBaltic
Wed, 3 Mar - Sun, 7 Mar
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09:55 - 14:40FRA  Frankfurt am Main-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
3h 45m1 stop Riga Intl
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21:35 - 08:55HEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-FRA Frankfurt am Main
12h 20m1 stop Riga Intl
£163airBaltic
Sat, 28 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
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19:25 - 22:55FRA  Frankfurt am Main-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
2h 30mdirect
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07:45 - 09:25HEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-FRA Frankfurt am Main
2h 40mdirect
£209Finnair
Sat, 28 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
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19:25 - 22:55FRA  Frankfurt am Main-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
2h 30mdirect
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07:45 - 09:25HEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-FRA Frankfurt am Main
2h 40mdirect
£212Finnair
Sat, 28 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
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19:25 - 22:55FRA  Frankfurt am Main-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
2h 30mdirect
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07:45 - 09:25HEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-FRA Frankfurt am Main
2h 40mdirect
£215Finnair
Fri, 29 Jan - Wed, 3 Feb
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22:00 - 01:25FRA  Frankfurt am Main-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
2h 25mdirect
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07:05 - 08:50HEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-FRA Frankfurt am Main
2h 45mdirect
£254Lufthansa
Sun, 31 Jan - Sun, 7 Feb
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22:00 - 01:25FRA  Frankfurt am Main-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
2h 25mdirect
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07:05 - 08:50HEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-FRA Frankfurt am Main
2h 45mdirect
£265Lufthansa
Thu, 28 Jan - Thu, 4 Feb
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09:30 - 12:55FRA  Frankfurt am Main-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
2h 25mdirect
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12:35 - 16:00HEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-FRA Frankfurt am Main
4h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
£278Lufthansa
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki flights

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How much is a return flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki?

Return flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki typically range from £216 to £310. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £163 on airBaltic.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki. It's 5% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 10% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki at £220 return.
•June (£283) and September (£278) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 28% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki the cheapest?

Flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 19% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Frankfurt am Main to Helsinki

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Lufthansa

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on Finnair

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

Key details for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki flights

Low season

February

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Beat the crowds with an average 43% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 59% increase in traveller numbers.
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When to book flights from Frankfurt am Main to Helsinki

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Helsinki based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki:

    • Earliest: departs at 09:30 and lands at 11:58
    • Latest: departs at 22:05 and lands at 00:33.

    The flight takes about 2h 28m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki.

  • How long is a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki?

    A direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki takes 2h 28m, covering 955 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki flight?

    Return flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki range from £216 to £310, with an average of £261 over the past 12 months. Anything below £216 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the £261 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £211 return via Riga Intl (RIX), compared with £264 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki?

    Finnair is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Lufthansa has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki flights are:

    • Finnair: 83% on time
    • Lufthansa: 83% on time
    • Lufthansa City Airlines: 78% on time

    On average, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £26–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki?

    The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Lufthansa and Lufthansa City Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 20%.

  • Have flight prices from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £163 to £837. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki flights?

    Finnair is the only airline on the Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki looking right now?

    One-way fares from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £104, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)?

    Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £38 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • GREEN MOTION
    • ADDCAR RENTAL
    • Alamo
    • Sixt
    • Europcar

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki?

    Flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki usually depart from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and arrive at Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki?

    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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 30m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki pass through?

    One-stop flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki most commonly connect through:

    • Riga Intl (RIX) – 54% of one-stop connections
    • Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 31% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 15% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £248 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £287, a difference of £39.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki?

    2 airlines operate flights between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Helsinki. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • Lufthansa City Airlines
    • Finnair

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki?

    Flying via Riga Intl (RIX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 57m, compared to 5h 17m via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) and 6h via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

  • What is the time difference between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Helsinki?

    Helsinki is 1 hour ahead of Frankfurt am Main Airport (Eastern European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Helsinki?

    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.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki flights?

    Among airlines operating Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki flights:

    • Lufthansa: offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki flights?

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

    • Finnair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Lufthansa City Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Your guide to booking Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average £248, about £39 less than Sunday fares (14% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 23 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 19% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki trip for November. Fares historically average £220 return in that month – typically £63 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Finnair. Over the past three months, 83% of Finnair flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 82%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 30m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Riga Intl Airport (RIX) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £211 return on this route – about £53 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Helsinki?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Frankfurt am Main to Helsinki-Vantaa

Monday

Finnair,Lufthansa City Airlines

Finnair,Lufthansa City Airlines

Tuesday

Finnair,Lufthansa City Airlines

Finnair,Lufthansa City Airlines

Wednesday

Finnair,Lufthansa City Airlines

Finnair,Lufthansa City Airlines

Thursday

Finnair,Lufthansa City Airlines

Finnair,Lufthansa City Airlines

Friday

Finnair,Lufthansa City Airlines

Finnair,Lufthansa City Airlines

Saturday

Finnair,Lufthansa City Airlines

Finnair,Lufthansa City Airlines

Sunday

Finnair,Lufthansa City Airlines

Finnair,Lufthansa City Airlines

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Direct returns

Helsinki-Vantaa to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

Finnair,Lufthansa City Airlines

Finnair,Lufthansa City Airlines

Tuesday

Finnair,Lufthansa City Airlines

Finnair,Lufthansa City Airlines

Wednesday

Finnair,Lufthansa City Airlines

Finnair,Lufthansa City Airlines

Thursday

Finnair,Lufthansa City Airlines

Finnair,Lufthansa City Airlines

Friday

Finnair,Lufthansa City Airlines

Finnair,Lufthansa City Airlines

Saturday

Finnair,Lufthansa City Airlines

Finnair,Lufthansa City Airlines

Sunday

Finnair,Lufthansa City Airlines

Finnair,Lufthansa City Airlines

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