Bologna to Helsinki (Vantaa) (BLQ–HEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,228 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
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Flight Schedule 3 flights Verified 41m ago
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AY1774
AY Finnair
73H
8:05 PM
CEST
12:05 AM+1
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3h
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AY1771+1
AY Finnair
73H
6:55 AM
EEST
8:55 AM
CEST
3h
64%
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AY1773
AY Finnair
E90
4:35 PM
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6:35 PM
CEST
3h
64%
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MUC Munich 4h 25m ACAZCA → A3AYCX Munich (MUC) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
CPH Copenhagen 4h 32m D8FRSK → A3AYD8 Copenhagen (CPH) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
BRU Zaventem 5h 23m AZSN → AYCX Zaventem (BRU) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 5h 25m ACAZLH → A3AYCX Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
PRG Prague 5h 30m FR → AYJL Prague (PRG) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 5h 35m AFAMG3 → AFAYCX Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
ARN Stockholm 5h 40m FR → A3AFAY Stockholm (ARN) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
AMS Amsterdam 5h 50m AMG3KL → 6EAFAR Amsterdam (AMS) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
FCO Rome 5h 55m AFARAZ → AYCX Rome (FCO) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
CTA Catania 6h 18m FRW4 → AY Catania (CTA) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Bologna to Helsinki (Vantaa)
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,228 mi 3h nonstop +1h ahead

BLQ–HEL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Finnair leads the route. The flight covers 1,228 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Helsinki (Vantaa) (HEL) Helsinki (Vantaa) to Bologna flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BLQ–HEL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair 2 73H 3h – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – AY
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BLQ to HEL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BLQ to HEL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
MUC ~4h 25m CPH ~4h 32m BRU ~5h 23m FRA ~5h 25m FLR ~5h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,848
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Helsinki (Vantaa) from Bologna

Nearby airports with service to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Metric BLQ→HEL FLR→HEL VRN→HEL
Distance from BLQ – 50 mi 63 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 2 7 4
Flight time 3h 3h 10m 2h 55m
Firenze (FI) (FLR) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights · Caselle (VR) (VRN) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights · Pisa (PI) (PSA) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
Airports within 200 miles of BLQ with service to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Helsinki (Vantaa) is 1 hour ahead of Bologna.
BLQ: CEST · HEL: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Bologna, it's 7:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa).
Distance & Flight Time
1,228 mi / 1,976 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Both Italy and Finland are EU and Schengen member states. Italian citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Finland without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

BLQ–HEL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bologna to Helsinki (Vantaa) route.
Route details
Distance1,228 mi / 1,976 km
Flight time3h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BLQ
Full nameBologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
IATA / ICAOBLQ / LIPE
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr10.8M
Elevation123 ft / 37 m
Destination: HEL
Full nameHelsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BLQ to HEL flights.
Nonstop flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport take about 3h gate to gate. The route covers 1,228 miles.
1 airline operates flights from BLQ to HEL: Finnair.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Munich, Copenhagen Kastrup and Brussels.
Helsinki (Vantaa) is 1 hour ahead of Bologna.
Yes, return flights from HEL to BLQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FLR, VRN and PSA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BLQ to HEL

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BLQ to HEL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BLQ to HEL is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,228 miles (1,976 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Munich, Copenhagen Kastrup and Brussels. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Firenze (FI) (FLR), Caselle (VR) (VRN) and Pisa (PI) (PSA).