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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
D82908
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
6:22 AM
EET T2
9:20 AM
CET
3h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1725
AY Finnair
320
7:20 AM
EET TT2
10:50 AM
CET
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
D82910
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
1:50 PM
EET TT2
5:15 PM
CET
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
D85423
D8 Norwegian Air
738
7:00 PM
EET T2
10:25 PM
CET
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR2617
FR Ryanair
7M8
7:15 PM
EET
10:45 PM
CET
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
D82909
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
10:30 AM
CET
3:50 PM
EET
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1726
AY Finnair
320
11:35 AM
CET
4:55 PM
EET
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
D85422
D8 Norwegian Air
738
1:00 PM
CET
6:20 PM
EET
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR2616
FR Ryanair
7M8
1:10 PM
CET
6:40 PM
EET
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
D82911
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
6:00 PM
CET
11:20 PM
EET
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Helsinki (Vantaa) to Alicante
3 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 1,883 mi 3h 58m nonstop -1h behind 39 1-stop hubs

HEL–ALC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Norwegian Air International Ltd., Ryanair and Finnair lead the route. The flight covers 1,883 miles in approximately 3h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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. 8 738, 7M8 3h58-4h25
FR Ryanair 5 7M8 4h30
AY Finnair 4 320 4h30 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AY
738 Boeing 737-800 – D8
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – D8, FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: D8 + FR (13 flights/wk, 76%)
Oneworld: AY (4 flights/wk, 24%)
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
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HEL to ALC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,856
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: EET · ALC: CET

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 3h 58m to 4h 30m.
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 time3h 58m to 4h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights17 out / 17 return
1-stop connections39 hubs
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 approximately 3h 58m to 4h 30m. The route covers 1,883 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Finnair, Norwegian Air International Ltd. and Ryanair.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from HEL to ALC. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SZG, NAP, FRA, MUC, ACE, GDN, PMI, PRG, CPH, FCO, KEF, AMS, EDI, BGY, BUD, BRU, MXP, BGO, BCN, LGW, MAN, ARN, WAW, RIX, BER, MAD, GOT, KRK, OSL, HAM, DUS, ZRH, DUB, STN, CRL, VIE, GVA, RAK and LPA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 Finnair, Norwegian Air International Ltd. and Ryanair. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HEL to ALC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HEL to ALC ranges from 3 hours 58 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,883 miles (3,030 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SZG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.