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

• Earliest: departs at 07:15 and lands at 08:42
• Latest: departs at 20:55 and lands at 22:22.

The flight takes about 1h 27m.

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

A direct flight from Gothenburg to Helsinki takes 1h 27m, covering 486 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 Gothenburg to Helsinki range from £190 to £295, with an average of £233 over the past 12 months. Anything below £190 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 33% above the route average of £233. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £106 return via London Stansted (STN), compared with £246 for direct.

Finnair is the only airline operating Gothenburg to Helsinki flights. 88% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £29–£76 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 190 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Finnair and Air France. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Gothenburg to Helsinki flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, Afternoon flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £167 to £423. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Gothenburg to Helsinki are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £86, which is 29% below 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 Gothenburg to Helsinki usually depart from Gothenburg Landvetter (GOT) and arrive at Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL).

Morning 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 Gothenburg to Helsinki route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 23 minutes.

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

• Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) – 81% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Riga Intl (RIX) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 3% of one-stop connections

Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Gothenburg to Helsinki route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £219 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £248, a difference of £29. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Finnair operates flights between Gothenburg and Helsinki.

Flying via Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 02m, compared to 5h 54m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 6h 48m via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH).

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

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 Gothenburg to Helsinki flights:

• Finnair: 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:

• Finnair: 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.