Funchal to Helsinki (Vantaa) (FNC–HEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DK1309
DK Sunclass
32B
1:30 PM
WET T1
9:05 PM
EET
5h 35m
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AY1732
AY Finnair
32B
4:35 PM
WET
12:15 AM+1
EET
5h 40m
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DK Sunclass
32B
8:00 AM
EET T2
12:10 PM
WET
6h 10m
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AY1731
AY Finnair
32B
11:55 AM
EET T2
3:45 PM
WET
5h 50m
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Funchal to Helsinki (Vantaa)
2 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 2,675 mi 5h 35m nonstop +2h ahead 28 1-stop hubs

FNC–HEL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Finnair and Sunclass Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,675 miles in approximately 5h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FNC–HEL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair 3 32B 5h40 – Oneworld –
DK Sunclass Airlines 1 32B 5h35 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32B Airbus A321neo (long range) – AY, DK
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY (3 flights/wk, 75%)
Unaffiliated: DK (1 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FNC to HEL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
TFS ~9h 25m LIS ~14h 45m GDN ~17h 5m STN ~18h 30m WAW ~19h 17m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,562
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Funchal, it's 8:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa).
Distance & Flight Time
2,675 mi / 4,305 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 35m to 5h 40m.
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

FNC–HEL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Funchal to Helsinki (Vantaa) route.
Route details
Distance2,675 mi / 4,305 km
Flight time5h 35m to 5h 40m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: FNC
Full nameCristiano Ronaldo International Airport
IATA / ICAOFNC / LPMA
TimezoneAtlantic/Madeira
Passengers/yr5.1M
Elevation192 ft / 59 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 FNC to HEL flights.
Nonstop flights from Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport take approximately 5h 35m to 5h 40m. The route covers 2,675 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Finnair and Sunclass Airlines.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from FNC to HEL. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TFS, LIS, GDN, STN, WAW, OSL, EDI, VIE, RIX, BUD, CPH, CDG, LGW, ARN, MAN, FRA, HAM, TLL, DUB, MUC, DUS, AMS, BER, PRG, GVA, ZRH, MAD and CRL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Helsinki (Vantaa) is 2 hours ahead of Funchal.
Yes, return flights from HEL to FNC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 FNC to HEL

Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair and Sunclass Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FNC to HEL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FNC to HEL ranges from 5 hours 35 minutes to 5 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,675 miles (4,305 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via TFS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.