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

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✈ Nonstop
FR2616
FR Ryanair
7M8
5:45 AM
CEST
11:05 AM
EEST
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
D85420
D8 Norwegian Air
73H
6:00 AM
CEST
11:15 AM
EEST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR6620
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:15 AM
CEST
11:35 AM
EEST
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1726
AY Finnair
320
11:30 AM
CEST
4:45 PM
EEST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
D82911
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
7:20 PM
CEST
12:35 AM+1
EEST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
D82913
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
8:05 PM
CEST
1:20 AM+1
EEST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1725
AY Finnair
320
7:00 AM
EEST T2
10:30 AM
CEST
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR2617
FR Ryanair
7M8
11:40 AM
EEST T2
3:15 PM
CEST
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
D85421
D8 Norwegian Air
73H
11:55 AM
EEST
3:20 PM
CEST
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR6621
FR Ryanair
7M8
12:10 PM
EEST T2
3:45 PM
CEST
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
D82910
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
3:05 PM
EEST T2
6:30 PM
CEST
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
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D82912
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
5:25 PM
EEST
8:50 PM
CEST
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Alicante to Helsinki (Vantaa)
3 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 1,883 mi 4h 15m nonstop +1h ahead 48 1-stop hubs

ALC–HEL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Norwegian Air International Ltd., Finnair and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 1,883 miles in approximately 4h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 48 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. 6 73H, 7M8 4h15
AY Finnair 3 320 4h15 Oneworld
FR Ryanair 3 7M8 4h20
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AY
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – D8
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – D8, FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: D8 + FR (9 flights/wk, 75%)
Oneworld: AY (3 flights/wk, 25%)
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
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ALC to HEL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,780
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 VLC→HEL PMI→HEL
Distance from ALC 84 mi 198 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 3
Weekly flights 12 2 6
Flight time 4h 15m 4h 10m 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: CEST · HEL: EEST

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 15m to 4h 20m.
Visa & Entry

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ALC–HEL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Alicante to Helsinki (Vantaa) route.
Route details
Distance1,883 mi / 3,030 km
Flight time4h 15m to 4h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights12 out / 12 return
1-stop connections48 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 15m to 4h 20m. The route covers 1,883 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Finnair, Norwegian Air International Ltd. and Ryanair.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from ALC to HEL. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VLC, AAL, SZG, LIS, ATH, RAK, ACE, TFS, OTP, LPA, BER, PMI, GDN, BGY, EDI, BLQ, LGW, DUS, KRK, AMS, HAM, FRA, DUB, BCN, BRU, STN, CRL, MAN, PRG, WAW, TRD, CPH, OSL, RIX, MUC, VIE, ARN, MXP, NAP, KEF, BUD, GOT, GVA, ZRH, FCO, BGO, MAD and WMI. 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 VLC and 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 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ALC to HEL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ALC to HEL ranges from 4 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,883 miles (3,030 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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