Helsinki (Vantaa) to Alicante (HEL–ALC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AY1725
AY Finnair
320
7:00 AM
EEST T2
10:30 AM
CEST
4h 30m
64%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR2617
FR Ryanair
7M8
11:40 AM
EEST T2
3:15 PM
CEST
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
D85421
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
11:55 AM
EEST T2
3:20 PM
CEST
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR6621
FR Ryanair
7M8
12:10 PM
EEST T2
3:45 PM
CEST
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
D82910
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
3:05 PM
EEST T2
6:30 PM
CEST
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
D82912
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
5:35 PM
EEST
9:00 PM
CEST
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR2616
FR Ryanair
7M8
5:45 AM
CEST
11:05 AM
EEST
4h 20m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
D85420
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
6:00 AM
CEST
11:15 AM
EEST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR6620
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:15 AM
CEST
11:35 AM
EEST
4h 20m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1726
AY Finnair
320
11:30 AM
CEST
4:45 PM
EEST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
D82911
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
7:20 PM
CEST
12:35 AM+1
EEST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
D82913
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
11:42 PM
CEST
4:50 AM+1
EEST
4h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
CPH Copenhagen 5h 50m A3AFAY D8FRSK Copenhagen (CPH) to Alicante flights
AMS Amsterdam 5h 55m 6EAFAM HVKLQR Amsterdam (AMS) to Alicante flights
BCN Barcelona 6h 8m AYD8JL IBLLQR Barcelona (BCN) to Alicante flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 6h 18m AYCXJL FRW4 Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Alicante flights
ARN Stockholm 6h 20m A3AFAY D8FRSK Stockholm (ARN) to Alicante flights
DUS Düsseldorf 6h 20m AYJL EW Düsseldorf (DUS) to Alicante flights
BUD Budapest 6h 25m AYJL FRW6 Budapest (BUD) to Alicante flights
OSL Oslo (Gardermoen) 6h 30m AYBADY D8DYSK Oslo (Gardermoen) (OSL) to Alicante flights
WAW Warsaw 6h 30m AYJL FRW6 Warsaw (WAW) to Alicante flights
PRG Prague 6h 32m AYBAJL EWU2 Prague (PRG) to Alicante flights
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Helsinki (Vantaa) to Alicante
3 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,883 mi 4h 28m nonstop -1h behind

HEL–ALC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Norwegian Air International Ltd., Finnair and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 1,883 miles in approximately 4h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HEL–ALC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
D8 Norwegian Air International Ltd. 6 7M8 4h25
AY Finnair 3 320 4h30 Oneworld
FR Ryanair 3 7M8 4h35
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AY
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – D8, FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: D8 + FR (9 flights/wk, 75%)
Oneworld: AY (3 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HEL to ALC direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HEL to ALC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,509
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Alicante is 1 hour behind Helsinki (Vantaa).
HEL: EEST · ALC: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa), it's 5:00 PM in Alicante.
Distance & Flight Time
1,883 mi / 3,030 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 28m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Finnish citizens enter Spain visa-free as fellow EU members. There is no limit on the length of stay. You can live, work, and study in Spain using your Finnish passport or national ID card. No registration is needed for stays under 90 days.

For stays over 90 days, register at the local Oficina de Extranjeros or police station and get a Certificado de Registro de Ciudadano de la Union. The registration fee is EUR 12. You will need your passport or ID card, proof of employment or sufficient funds (bank statement), and health insurance or enrollment in the Spanish social security system.

Finland to Spain is one of the busiest Nordic leisure corridors. Finnair and low-cost carriers fly direct from Helsinki to Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga, and Alicante. Your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or the newer GHIC covers emergency medical care in Spain. The euro is the currency in both countries, so no exchange needed.

HEL–ALC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Helsinki (Vantaa) to Alicante route.
Route details
Distance1,883 mi / 3,030 km
Flight time4h 28m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights12 out / 12 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HEL
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m
Destination: ALC
IATA / ICAOALC / LEAL
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr16.5M
Elevation142 ft / 43 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HEL to ALC flights.
Nonstop flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport take about 4h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 1,883 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from HEL to ALC: Norwegian Air International Ltd., Finnair and Ryanair.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Copenhagen Kastrup, Amsterdam and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat.
Alicante is 1 hour behind Helsinki (Vantaa).
Yes, return flights from ALC to HEL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HEL to ALC

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) are connected by nonstop service from Norwegian Air International Ltd., Finnair and Ryanair. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HEL to ALC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HEL to ALC is about 4 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,883 miles (3,030 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Copenhagen Kastrup, Amsterdam and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.