Faro to Helsinki (Vantaa) (FAO–HEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AY1708
AY Finnair
320
3:45 PM
WET T1
10:30 PM
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4h 45m
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AY1700
AY Finnair
32B
5:35 PM
WET
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AY Finnair
320
11:55 AM
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2:55 PM
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Faro to Helsinki (Vantaa)
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 2,159 mi 4h 45m nonstop +2h ahead 25 1-stop hubs

FAO–HEL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Finnair leads the route. The flight covers 2,159 miles in approximately 4h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FAO–HEL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair 5 320, 32B 4h45-4h50 – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AY
32B Airbus A321neo (long range) – AY
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY (5 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, FAO to HEL direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FAO to HEL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
RAK ~13h 15m LIS ~14h 45m BGY ~16h 8m STN ~16h 35m RIX ~16h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,826
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 Faro

Nearby airports with service to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Metric FAO→HEL LIS→HEL AGP→HEL
Distance from FAO – 138 mi 193 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 5 7 27
Flight time 4h 45m 4h 40m 4h 30m
Lisbon (LIS) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights · Málaga (AGP) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
Airports within 200 miles of FAO with service to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Helsinki (Vantaa) is 2 hours ahead of Faro.
FAO: WET · HEL: EET

When it's 6:00 PM in Faro, it's 8:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa).
Distance & Flight Time
2,159 mi / 3,475 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 45m to 4h 50m.
Visa & Entry

Portugal and Finland are both EU and Schengen members. Portuguese citizens enter freely with a national ID card or passport. No visa, registration, or time limit applies.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

FAO–HEL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Faro to Helsinki (Vantaa) route.
Route details
Distance2,159 mi / 3,475 km
Flight time4h 45m to 4h 50m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 3 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: FAO
Full nameFaro - Gago Coutinho International Airport
IATA / ICAOFAO / LPFR
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr9.8M
Elevation24 ft / 7 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 FAO to HEL flights.
Nonstop flights from Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport take approximately 4h 45m to 4h 50m. The route covers 2,159 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Finnair.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from FAO to HEL. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RAK, LIS, BGY, STN, RIX, OSL, DUS, ARN, BRU, HAM, BER, MUC, VIE, AMS, MAN, CPH, LGW, LHR, ZRH, FRA, GVA, CRL, DUB, KRK and EDI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Helsinki (Vantaa) is 2 hours ahead of Faro.
Yes, return flights from HEL to FAO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LIS and AGP. 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 FAO to HEL

Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FAO to HEL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FAO to HEL ranges from 4 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,159 miles (3,475 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via RAK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lisbon (LIS) and Málaga (AGP).