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Cheapest return flight
£162
Typical prices: £195-£296
KLM
Fri 20/4Thu 26/4
MUC - HEL • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£163
Typical prices: £196-£298
Lufthansa
Mon 2/4Mon 9/4
MUC - HEL • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Finnair and Lufthansa. Average duration is 2h 35m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 91% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 22 weeks in advance save around 32% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 14% price drop
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £188 (return)
Shortest trip • 4h 47m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Munich to Helsinki (MUC-HEL)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Munich to Helsinki

Tue, 20 Apr - Mon, 26 Apr
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14:00 - 00:25MUC  Munich Franz Josef Strauss-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
9h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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14:00 - 20:05HEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-MUC Munich Franz Josef Strauss
7h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£162KLM
Tue, 1 Dec - Sat, 5 Dec
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09:55 - 00:20MUC  Munich Franz Josef Strauss-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
13h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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14:05 - 19:15HEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-MUC Munich Franz Josef Strauss
6h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£163KLM
Sat, 28 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
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11:40 - 17:25MUC  Munich Franz Josef Strauss-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
4h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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06:40 - 10:55HEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-MUC Munich Franz Josef Strauss
5h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£164KLM
Sat, 28 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
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07:00 - 13:10MUC  Munich Franz Josef Strauss-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
5h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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06:40 - 10:55HEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-MUC Munich Franz Josef Strauss
5h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£165KLM
Sat, 28 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
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11:40 - 17:25MUC  Munich Franz Josef Strauss-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
4h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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06:40 - 10:55HEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-MUC Munich Franz Josef Strauss
5h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£165KLM
Fri, 2 Apr - Fri, 9 Apr
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09:00 - 20:40MUC  Munich Franz Josef Strauss-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
10h 40m1 stop Riga Intl
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09:15 - 19:20HEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-MUC Munich Franz Josef Strauss
11h 05m1 stop Riga Intl
£166airBaltic
Sat, 5 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec
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07:00 - 13:10MUC  Munich Franz Josef Strauss-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
5h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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14:05 - 19:15HEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-MUC Munich Franz Josef Strauss
6h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£167KLM
Thu, 4 Mar - Fri, 12 Mar
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09:55 - 00:20MUC  Munich Franz Josef Strauss-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
13h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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18:20 - 22:15HEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-MUC Munich Franz Josef Strauss
4h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£168KLM
Sat, 28 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
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07:00 - 13:10MUC  Munich Franz Josef Strauss-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
5h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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06:40 - 10:55HEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-MUC Munich Franz Josef Strauss
5h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£168KLM
Fri, 19 Feb - Fri, 26 Feb
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19:25 - 00:40MUC  Munich Franz Josef Strauss-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
4h 15m1 stop Riga Intl
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05:30 - 18:40HEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-MUC Munich Franz Josef Strauss
14h 10m1 stop Riga Intl
£169airBaltic
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Munich to Helsinki flights

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How much is a return flight from Munich to Helsinki?

Return flights from Munich to Helsinki typically range from £195 to £296. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £162 on KLM.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Munich to Helsinki?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Munich to Helsinki. It's 6% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 7% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Munich to Helsinki?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Munich to Helsinki at £207 return.
•December (£264) and September (£261) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 27% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Munich to Helsinki the cheapest?

Flights from Munich to Helsinki are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 32% 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 Munich to Helsinki

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

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.

Key details for Munich to Helsinki flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

£113
Beat the crowds with an average 36% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 53% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Munich to Helsinki

When to book flights from Munich to Helsinki

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Munich 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 Munich 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 Munich to Helsinki?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 08:15 and lands at 10:50
    • Latest: departs at 19:10 and lands at 21:45.

    The flight takes about 2h 35m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Munich to Helsinki?

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

  • How long is a flight from Munich to Helsinki?

    A direct flight from Munich to Helsinki takes 2h 35m, covering 978 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Munich 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 Munich to Helsinki flight?

    Return flights from Munich to Helsinki range from £195 to £296, with an average of £240 over the past 12 months. Anything below £195 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Munich to Helsinki flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 21% above the £240 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Munich to Helsinki?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £188 return via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), compared with £242 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Munich to Helsinki?

    Lufthansa City Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Lufthansa has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Munich to Helsinki flights are:

    • Lufthansa City Airlines: 91% on time
    • Lufthansa: 87% on time
    • Finnair: 82% on time

    On average, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Munich 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 Munich 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 Munich to Helsinki spread across the day?

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

  • Have flight prices from Munich 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 £162 to £1,007. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Munich to Helsinki looking right now?

    One-way fares from Munich to Helsinki are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £126, which is 19% 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 Munich to Helsinki?

    Flights from Munich to Helsinki usually depart from Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and arrive at Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Munich to Helsinki?

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

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Munich 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 Munich to Helsinki route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 33m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Munich to Helsinki pass through?

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

    • Riga Intl (RIX) – 57% of one-stop connections
    • Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 28% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 15% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Munich to Helsinki?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Munich to Helsinki. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £227 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £258, a difference of £31.

    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 Munich to Helsinki?

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

    • Finnair
    • Lufthansa

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Munich to Helsinki?

    Flying via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 47m, compared to 5h 43m via Riga Intl (RIX) and 5h 43m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

  • What is the time difference between Munich and Helsinki?

    Helsinki is 1 hour ahead of Munich (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 Munich to Helsinki flights?

    Among airlines operating Munich to Helsinki flights:

    • Finnair: 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 Munich 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

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

Your guide to booking Munich 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 Monday. On this route, Thursday flights average £227, about £31 less than Monday fares (12% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 22 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 32% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Munich to Helsinki trip for November. Fares historically average £207 return in that month – typically £58 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Lufthansa City Airlines. Over the past three months, 91% of Lufthansa City Airlines flights from Munich to Helsinki arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 84%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 33m, 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 Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £188 return on this route – about £55 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Munich to Helsinki?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Munich Franz Josef Strauss to Helsinki-Vantaa

Monday

Finnair,Lufthansa

Finnair,Lufthansa

Tuesday

Finnair,Lufthansa

Finnair,Lufthansa

Wednesday

Finnair,Lufthansa

Finnair,Lufthansa

Thursday

Finnair,Lufthansa

Finnair,Lufthansa

Friday

Finnair,Lufthansa

Finnair,Lufthansa

Saturday

Finnair,Lufthansa

Finnair,Lufthansa

Sunday

Finnair,Lufthansa

Finnair,Lufthansa

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Direct returns

Helsinki-Vantaa to Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Monday

Finnair,Lufthansa

Finnair,Lufthansa

Tuesday

Finnair,Lufthansa

Finnair,Lufthansa

Wednesday

Finnair,Lufthansa

Finnair,Lufthansa

Thursday

Finnair,Lufthansa

Finnair,Lufthansa

Friday

Finnair,Lufthansa

Finnair,Lufthansa

Saturday

Finnair,Lufthansa

Finnair,Lufthansa

Sunday

Finnair,Lufthansa

Finnair,Lufthansa

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