Gdańsk to Helsinki (Vantaa) (GDN–HEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
GDN–HEL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Finnair leads the route. The flight covers 476 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AY Finnair Also: BA, JL | 10 | AT7 | 2h10-2h15 | – | Oneworld | BA, JL |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Helsinki (Vantaa) from Gdańsk
| Metric | GDN→HEL | WMI→HEL |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from GDN | – | 161 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 16 | 4 |
| Flight time | 2h 15m | 1h 45m |
Travel Essentials
GDN: CEST · HEL: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Gdańsk, it's 7:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa).
Polish passport holders enter Finland freely as EU and Schengen zone citizens. No visa, no time limit, no border control. Bring your Polish passport or national ID card. Flights between Poland and Finland are intra-Schengen with no immigration checks.
For stays beyond 3 months, register your right of residence at the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) online at enterfinland.fi. You need proof of employment, study, or sufficient funds (about EUR 6,980 per year for students). The registration costs EUR 54 and is processed within 2 to 4 weeks. EU citizens can work in Finland without a permit. A Finnish personal identity code (henkilotunnus) is assigned at registration and needed for banking, healthcare, and most government services.
Direct flights from Warsaw to Helsinki run about 2 hours on LOT and Finnair. Norwegian and Wizz Air serve routes from Gdansk and Krakow. Helsinki to Lapland (Rovaniemi, Ivalo) takes about 1 hour 30 minutes on Finnair. Finland uses the euro, trading at roughly 4.3 PLN per EUR 1. Card and mobile payments work everywhere, including outdoor markets and food trucks. No mandatory vaccinations. Winter daylight in Helsinki drops to about 6 hours in December, while summer brings nearly 24 hours of light in June. Finnish saunas are everywhere and typically included in gym memberships, hotel stays, and apartment buildings.
GDN–HEL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GDN to HEL
Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
GDN to HEL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GDN to HEL is about 2 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 476 miles (766 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Stockholm-Arlanda, Copenhagen Kastrup and Billund. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki (WMI).