Boston to Helsinki (Vantaa) (BOS–HEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

BOS Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 30 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between BOS and HEL. Nearest airports to BOS with scheduled service: Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED, 16 mi) · Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT, 45 mi) · Worcester Regional Airport (ORH, 45 mi)
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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
KEF Reykjavík 9h 17m FI → AYFIJL Reykjavík (KEF) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
CPH Copenhagen 9h 40m SK → A3AYD8 Copenhagen (CPH) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
LHR London 10h 13m AAAYB6 → AYCXJL London (LHR) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
EDI Edinburgh 10h 19m B6DL → AYJL Edinburgh (EDI) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
DUB Dublin 10h 25m B6DLEI → AYJL Dublin (DUB) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
JFK New York 10h 26m AAAFAM → AY New York (JFK) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 10h 50m AFB6DL → AFAYCX Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
AMS Amsterdam 10h 50m AFB6DL → 6EAFAR Amsterdam (AMS) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 11h 25m B6DL → AYCXJL Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 11h 34m DELHRO → A3AYCX Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Boston to Helsinki (Vantaa)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+7h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between BOS and HEL, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore BOS Routes HEL Routes BOS Live Flights HEL Live Flights BOS Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BOS to HEL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
KEF ~9h 17m CPH ~9h 40m LHR ~10h 13m EDI ~10h 19m DUB ~10h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,894
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BOS → HEL
27%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
27%
Return
HEL → BOS
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
65%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BOS delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Helsinki (Vantaa) is 7 hours ahead of Boston.
BOS: EDT · HEL: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Boston, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Helsinki (Vantaa).
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Finland visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This falls under the Schengen area rules, so the 90-day limit is shared across all Schengen countries. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to BOS

MBTA Silver Line SL1 bus runs from South Station (Red Line, Amtrak) through the Ted Williams Tunnel to all Logan terminals; free from the airport, $2.40 inbound. Journey from South Station takes 15–20 minutes depending on traffic. The Blue Line Aquarium station connects to a free water taxi ($12) across the harbor to Logan; scenic but weather-dependent.Taxis from downtown Boston cost $30–45 with the Ted Williams Tunnel toll included. Ride-hails are comparable. The Sumner and Ted Williams tunnels both serve the airport; check traffic before departing, as both frequently back up. Logan is only 3 miles from downtown but tunnel congestion often extends that to 30+ minutes.

Facts

BOS–HEL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Boston to Helsinki (Vantaa) route.
Route details
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BOS
Full nameBoston Logan International Airport
IATA / ICAOBOS / KBOS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr42.2M
Elevation20 ft / 6 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 BOS to HEL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Keflavik, Copenhagen Kastrup and London Heathrow.
Helsinki (Vantaa) is 7 hours ahead of Boston.
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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Keflavik, Copenhagen Kastrup and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.