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

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AY Finnair
12:04 PM
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4:09 PM
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3h 5m
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AY1774
AY Finnair
73H
7:24 PM
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11:15 PM
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2h 51m
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AY1771
AY Finnair
73H
6:55 AM
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Bologna to Helsinki (Vantaa)
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,228 mi 2h 51m nonstop +1h ahead 46 1-stop hubs

BLQ–HEL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Finnair leads the route. The flight covers 1,228 miles in approximately 2h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 3 73H 2h51-3h05 – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – AY
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY (3 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
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BLQ to HEL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,289
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 1 1
Weekly flights 3 5 2
Flight time 2h 51m 3h 10m 2h 55m
Firenze (FI) (FLR) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights · Caselle (VR) (VRN) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights · Venezia (VE) (VCE) 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 2h 51m to 3h 5m.
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 time2h 51m to 3h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 2 return
1-stop connections46 hubs
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 approximately 2h 51m to 3h 5m. The route covers 1,228 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Finnair.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from BLQ to HEL. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FLR, BUD, OTP, OSL, DUB, RAK, ACE, FUE, MUC, TFS, PRG, VLC, LIS, CTA, LPA, EDI, AMS, TIA, FCO, FRA, KRK, DXB, MAD, CDG, BCN, WAW, LHR, ATH, BRU, IST, SAW, ALC, CPH, CRL, ARN, VIE, AGP, BER, DUS, ZRH, MIA, STN, PMI, MAN, WMI and HER. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 VCE. 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 BLQ to HEL

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BLQ to HEL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BLQ to HEL ranges from 2 hours 51 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,228 miles (1,976 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via FLR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Firenze (FI) (FLR), Caselle (VR) (VRN) and Venezia (VE) (VCE).