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Flight deals from Edinburgh to Helsinki Vantaa

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Edinburgh Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $333. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Helsinki.$73 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $73, select.
Helsinki.$83 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $83, select.
Helsinki.$86 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $86, select.
Helsinki.$87 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $87, select.
Helsinki.$101 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $101, select.
Helsinki.$116 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $116, select.
Helsinki.$119 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $119, select.
Helsinki.$121 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $121, select.
Helsinki.$155 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jun.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $155, select.
Helsinki.$162 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Apr.One-way flight with Norwegian Air Sweden.Outbound indirect flight with Norwegian Air Sweden, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 22 Apr, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $162, select.
Helsinki.$182 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 May.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Edinburgh on Sun, 30 May, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $182, select.
Helsinki.$185 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 May.One-way flight with Finnair.Outbound direct flight with Finnair departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 6 May, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $185, select.
Helsinki.$186 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $186, select.
Helsinki.$186 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov.One-way flight with Finnair.Outbound direct flight with Finnair departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $186, select.
Helsinki.$187 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug.One-way flight with Finnair.Outbound direct flight with Finnair departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $187, select.
Helsinki.$187 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Feb.One-way flight with Finnair.Outbound direct flight with Finnair departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $187, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Helsinki Vantaa

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Edinburgh to Helsinki Vantaa flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jun
from $339
Jul
from $186
Aug
from $73
Sep
from $87
Oct
from $83
Nov
from $86
Dec
from $101
Jan
from $121
Feb
from $119
Mar
from $116
Apr
from $162
May
from $182

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Helsinki Vantaa

Edinburgh to Helsinki Vantaa: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Edinburgh to Helsinki below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Helsinki Vantaa.

Helsinki Vantaa

17km from central Helsinki
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Edinburgh to Helsinki: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$73
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time2 hrs, 35 mins
Most popular airlineFinnair
Average flights per week52

Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh to Helsinki Vantaa: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Edinburgh to Helsinki Vantaa is $164. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 35 minutes is the average flight time from Edinburgh to Helsinki Vantaa.
Finnair, British Airways and Japan Airlines fly direct from Edinburgh to Helsinki Vantaa.
As of June 2026, there are 35 flights per week flying from Edinburgh to Helsinki Vantaa.
The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Helsinki Vantaa is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Edinburgh Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport on Friday, 25 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 35 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Helsinki Vantaa but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Helsinki is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Ryanair and Finnair offer the cheapest flight tickets to Helsinki Vantaa.

Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know

  • Jump on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.

  • The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Edinburgh.

  • Choose from seven weekly Edinburgh Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flights. The 08:15 departure with Finnair is the earliest flight you can take. Finnair operates the last service of the day at 18:35.

  • Your EDI to HEL flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • Flying into Helsinki (and then seeing more of Finland!) is easy with Finnair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

  • Most passengers choose to travel with Finnair on this route.

  • The most punctual carrier that operates EDI to HEL flights is Finnair. Its services land as scheduled 76.27% of the time.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between EDI and HEL:

    • Copenhagen Airport

    • Stockholm Arlanda Airport

    • Berlin Brandenburg Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • $73 is the lowest price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. Return flights start from $164. These fares may change based on availability.

  • To score cheap tickets from EDI to HEL, book your trip seven months ahead of your planned departure.

  • December is the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from EDI to HEL by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • 73% of flights leaving from Edinburgh Airport touch down at their destination on time.

  • Edinburgh Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The journey on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.

  • Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near EDI. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:

Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • If you're coming in on a late Edinburgh Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near HEL:

  • Travel at your own pace with a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and venture far and wide through Helsinki and beyond.

  • Booking your ride from Helsinki Vantaa Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.

When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • September is the most popular month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Helsinki in March.

  • The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from EDI to HEL around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Finland

  • Espoo is just one of the many places in Finland waiting to be explored after you've seen Helsinki. Around 16 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Nuuksio Park, Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art.

  • Around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another essential stop in Finland. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.

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