Journey information
Overview: Helsinki to Athens flight
Flights from Helsinki to Athens depart on average 66 times per day, taking around 5h 2m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €82 if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:40, the last at 22:35. The fastest flight covers the 2468 km distance in 3h 40m. April is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 2468 km |
Average flight duration 5h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price €82 |
Flights per day 66 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 3h 40m |
Cheapest month to travel April |
First flight 00:40 |
Last flight 22:35 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Helsinki to Athens
Cheapest price
€197
Average price
€570
Fastest journey
6 h 5 m
Average duration
6 h 22 m
Flights per day
71
Distance
2468 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Helsinki to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Helsinki to Athens will cost around €570 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €197.
It's difficult to get from Helsinki to Athens without transferring at least once.
AF1177 · AF1032
AF1071 · AF1032
LH2463 · LH1756
LH855 · LH1282
LH851 · LH1284
LH2463 · LH1756
LH855 · LH1280
SK1705 · SK777
A33349 · A33327
LH851 · LH1284Travel Information
Compare flight and bus for Helsinki to Athens
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Helsinki to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €82. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €82, and a bus costs an average of €178.
Distance: 2468 km
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8h 2m Average total duration Fastest 5h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 70h 0m Average total duration 69h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Helsinki to Athens flight times
The table below shows live departures for Helsinki to Athens flights for tomorrow, Sunday, November 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KL8517+ KL1268+ KL1955 | 4:15 AM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 10h15 | 2:30 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL8517 · KL2857+ KL1955 | 4:15 AM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 10h15 | 2:30 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
SK1705 · SK8420 | 4:15 AM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 10h00 | 2:15 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
A33349+ A3751 | 4:15 AM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 10h00 | 2:15 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
A33349 · A33327 | 4:15 AM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 6h25 | 10:40 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK1705 · SK777 | 4:15 AM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 6h25 | 10:40 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK1705 · SK2777 | 4:15 AM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 12h25 | 4:40 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1177 · AF1032 | 4:30 AM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 19h40 | 12:10 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH855 · LH1282 | 4:55 AM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 9h40 | 2:35 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS7440+ OS206+ OS8983 | 4:55 AM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 14h40 | 7:35 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH855 · LH10+ LH5932 | 4:55 AM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 9h30 | 2:25 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS7440+ OS208+ OS8983 | 4:55 AM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 14h40 | 7:35 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH855+ LH5921 | 4:55 AM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 8h10 | 1:05 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
A31465+ A3831 | 4:55 AM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 8h10 | 1:05 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH855 · LH1280 | 4:55 AM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 6h15 | 11:10 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
A31465 · A31632 | 4:55 AM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 9h40 | 2:35 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH855+ LH5914 | 4:55 AM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 15h55 | 8:50 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS7440+ OS204+ OS8983 | 4:55 AM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 14h40 | 7:35 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1248 · KL1957 | 5:00 AM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 18h15 | 11:15 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1248 · KL1955 | 5:00 AM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 9h30 | 2:30 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK1707 · SK2777 | 9:20 AM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 7h20 | 4:40 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
A31524+ A3807 | 10:45 AM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 9h10 | 7:55 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2461+ LH5910 | 10:45 AM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 9h10 | 7:55 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2461 · LH117 · LH1284 | 10:45 AM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 11h40 | 10:25 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2461 · LH115+ LH5914 | 10:45 AM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 10h05 | 8:50 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2461 · LH115 · LH1284 | 10:45 AM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 11h40 | 10:25 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
A31467 · A31634 | 11:50 AM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 10h35 | 10:25 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN7102+ SN2614+ SN6523 | 11:50 AM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 9h50 | 9:40 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
A31467+ A3833 | 11:50 AM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 9h00 | 8:50 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH849 · LH1284 | 11:50 AM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 10h35 | 10:25 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH849+ LH5914 | 11:50 AM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 9h00 | 8:50 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1252 · KL1953 | 12:05 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 22h55 | 11:00 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1252 · KL1957 | 12:05 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 11h10 | 11:15 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL8561+ KL1224 · KL1957 | 12:25 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 10h50 | 11:15 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
SK711 · SK8424 | 12:25 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 26h40 | 3:05 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK711 · SK1415 · SK777 | 12:25 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 22h55 | 11:20 AM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
SK711 · SK409 · SK777 | 12:25 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 22h55 | 11:20 AM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
SK711 · SK409 · SK8420 | 12:25 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 25h50 | 2:15 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
SK711 · SK1417 · SK777 | 12:25 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 22h55 | 11:20 AM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL8561+ KL2863+ KL1957 | 12:25 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 10h50 | 11:15 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
SK719 · SK1415 · SK777 | 1:35 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 21h45 | 11:20 AM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
SK719 · SK1429 · SK777 | 1:35 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 21h45 | 11:20 AM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
SK719 · SK401 · SK8420 | 1:35 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 24h40 | 2:15 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
SK719 · SK403 · SK8420 | 1:35 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 24h40 | 2:15 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
SK719 · SK8424 | 1:35 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 25h30 | 3:05 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL8563 · KL2863+ KL1957 | 1:35 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 9h40 | 11:15 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
SK719 · SK1417 · SK777 | 1:35 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 21h45 | 11:20 AM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF4885+ AF1063 · AF1032 | 1:35 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 10h35 | 12:10 AM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
SK719 · SK1415 · SK8420 | 1:35 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 24h40 | 2:15 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL8563+ KL1224 · KL1957 | 1:35 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 9h40 | 11:15 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF4885 · AF3857+ AF1032 | 1:35 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 10h35 | 12:10 AM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
SK719 · SK1429 · SK8420 | 1:35 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 24h40 | 2:15 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR6136 · QR176 · QR203 | 2:00 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 43h10 | 9:10 AM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
SK1713 · SK2777 | 2:05 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 26h35 | 4:40 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF4889+ AF1051 · AF1032 | 2:05 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 10h05 | 12:10 AM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
SK1713 · SK8420 | 2:05 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 24h10 | 2:15 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK1713 · SK777 | 2:05 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 21h15 | 11:20 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL8521 · KL2853+ KL1957 | 2:05 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 9h10 | 11:15 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1071 · AF1532 | 3:20 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 20h15 | 11:35 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1071 · AF1032 | 3:20 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 8h50 | 12:10 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH851 · LH1284 | 3:45 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 6h40 | 10:25 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH851 · LH120 · LH1756 | 3:45 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 7h55 | 11:40 PM Athens International Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1254 · KL1953 | 4:20 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 18h40 | 11:00 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1254 · KL1955 | 4:20 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 22h15 | 2:35 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1254 · KL1957 | 4:20 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 6h55 | 11:15 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2463 · LH1756 | 5:35 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 6h05 | 11:40 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2463 · LH1752 | 5:35 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 16h25 | 10:00 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK725 · SK8424 | 5:40 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 21h25 | 3:05 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK1717 · SK8420 | 7:00 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 19h15 | 2:15 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK1717 · SK2777 | 7:00 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 21h40 | 4:40 PM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK1717 · SK777 | 7:00 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport | 16h20 | 11:20 AM Athens International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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FAQs: Helsinki to Athens Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Helsinki to Athens by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Athens, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Flights from Helsinki to Athens generally leave from Helsinki Vantaa Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.
Helsinki Vantaa Airport is 20.5 km away from Helsinki city centre and Athens International Airport is 37.2 km from Athens city centre.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
popular airports
Popular airports from Helsinki to Athens
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available in both terminals, main shops include duty-free and Finnish design stores.
- Parking available with options for short-term and long-term parking, approximately 1€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Several lounges available, including Finnair Lounge and Aspire Lounge.
- Located in Terminal 2, near the arrivals area.
- Buses: 415, 615, 617
- Train: I, P
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 45 minutes.
- Shops are available in the main terminal, including duty-free shops and brands like Hellenic Duty Free and Korres.
- Parking available with options including short-term and long-term parking. Short-term parking located at P1 and P2, approximately 3.8€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including the Aegean Business Lounge and Skyserv Lounge, offering amenities like food, drinks, and showers.
- Located at the arrivals level, near Exit 3.
- Bus: X93, X95, X96, X97
- Metro: Line 3
- Suburban Railway: Proastiakos
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