Alicante to Helsinki (Vantaa) (ALC–HEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
D82909
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
10:30 AM
CET
3:50 PM
EET
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1726
AY Finnair
320
11:35 AM
CET
4:55 PM
EET
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
D85422
D8 Norwegian Air
738
1:00 PM
CET
6:20 PM
EET
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR2616
FR Ryanair
7M8
1:10 PM
CET
6:40 PM
EET
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
D82911
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
6:00 PM
CET
11:20 PM
EET
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
D82908
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
6:22 AM
EET T2
9:20 AM
CET
3h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1725
AY Finnair
320
7:20 AM
EET TT2
10:50 AM
CET
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
D82910
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
1:50 PM
EET TT2
5:15 PM
CET
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
D85423
D8 Norwegian Air
738
7:00 PM
EET T2
10:25 PM
CET
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR2617
FR Ryanair
7M8
7:15 PM
EET
10:45 PM
CET
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Alicante to Helsinki (Vantaa)
3 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 1,883 mi 4h 20m nonstop +1h ahead 38 1-stop hubs

ALC–HEL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Norwegian Air International Ltd., Ryanair and Finnair lead the route. The flight covers 1,883 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ALC–HEL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
D8 Norwegian Air International Ltd. 8 738, 7M8 4h20
FR Ryanair 5 7M8 4h30
AY Finnair 4 320 4h20 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AY
738 Boeing 737-800 – D8
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – D8, FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: D8 + FR (13 flights/wk, 76%)
Oneworld: AY (4 flights/wk, 24%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ALC to HEL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ALC to HEL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,720
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Helsinki (Vantaa) from Alicante

Nearby airports with service to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Metric ALC→HEL PMI→HEL
Distance from ALC 198 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 17 2
Flight time 4h 20m 4h
Airports within 200 miles of ALC with service to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Helsinki (Vantaa) is 1 hour ahead of Alicante.
ALC: CET · HEL: EET

When it's 6:00 PM in Alicante, it's 7:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa).
Distance & Flight Time
1,883 mi / 3,030 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 20m to 4h 30m.
Visa & Entry

Spanish passport holders enter Finland with no visa or border checks. Spain and Finland are both EU and Schengen members. A valid Spanish national ID card or passport is all you need. There is no limit on the length of stay for EU citizens.

If you plan to stay in Finland longer than 3 months, register your right of residence at the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri). The registration is free for EU citizens and can be done online at migri.fi or at a Migri service point. You will need proof of employment, study enrollment, or sufficient funds for self-support. Processing takes 1 to 4 weeks.

ALC–HEL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Alicante to Helsinki (Vantaa) route.
Route details
Distance1,883 mi / 3,030 km
Flight time4h 20m to 4h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights17 out / 17 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: ALC
IATA / ICAOALC / LEAL
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr16.5M
Elevation142 ft / 43 m
Destination: HEL
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ALC to HEL flights.
Nonstop flights from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport take approximately 4h 20m to 4h 30m. The route covers 1,883 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Finnair, Norwegian Air International Ltd. and Ryanair.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from ALC to HEL. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SZG, ACE, BUD, FCO, RAK, LPA, HAM, DUB, GDN, WMI, GVA, DUS, CPH, GOT, PRG, OSL, BCN, FRA, VIE, MAN, RIX, STN, KRK, BGY, BRU, ARN, AMS, LGW, CRL, BGO, KEF, BER, WAW, EDI, MUC, MAD, MXP and LIS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Helsinki (Vantaa) is 1 hour ahead of Alicante.
Yes, return flights from HEL to ALC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PMI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ALC to HEL

Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair, Norwegian Air International Ltd. and Ryanair. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ALC to HEL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ALC to HEL ranges from 4 hours 20 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,883 miles (3,030 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SZG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Palma de Mallorca (PMI).