Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 2 hours 40 minutes.
Frankfurt's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Frankfurt one hour behind Helsinki.
Each week, there are 202 Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights. To take off as soon as possible, take the 06:20 Lufthansa flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 18:20 with Lufthansa.
Leave plenty of time to catch your HEL to FRA flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Frankfurt (and then seeing more of Germany!) is easy with Finnair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Finnair is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With 72.68% of its services arriving as scheduled, Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier offering HEL to FRA flights.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Frankfurt Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HEL and FRA:
Tallinn Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
RM317 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. A return flight starts from RM823. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To secure cheap tickets from HEL to FRA, book your journey ten months before your departure.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from HEL to FRA.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Of all flights departing from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% touch down on time at their destination.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Frankfurt Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to HEL:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you're landing on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near FRA:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and discover more of Frankfurt and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport to the centre of Frankfurt has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The quietest month for a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Frankfurt Airport is January, while April is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Frankfurt based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Frankfurt Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HEL to FRA sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Germany waiting to be explored. Around 418 kilometres north-east of Frankfurt, a visit to Berlin will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt, Hamburg is another favourite stop in Germany. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.