Helsinki (Vantaa) to Spata-Artemida (HEL–ATH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
HEL–ATH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Aegean Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,547 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 Aegean Airlines | 3 | 32N | 3h50 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
HEL: EET · ATH: EET
When it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa), it's 6:00 PM in Spata-Artemida.
Finnish citizens enter Greece visa-free with no time limit as EU members. A Finnish passport or national ID card gets you through border control. No advance paperwork or registration is needed for short stays.
For stays over 90 days, register at the local police station or Aliens Bureau and request a Registration Certificate for EU Citizens. The fee is EUR 10. Bring your passport or ID, proof of funds or employment, and health insurance documentation.
Finland to Greece is a major summer leisure route. Direct flights from Helsinki reach Athens, Thessaloniki, and several island airports (Rhodes, Crete, Corfu) during peak season. Both countries use the euro. Your EHIC/GHIC covers emergency medical treatment at Greek public hospitals. Island ferries from Athens (Piraeus port) do not require any ID check for domestic travel within Greece.
Metro Line 3 departs from the basement level of the terminal to central Athens every 30 minutes (€10, 40 min). Express buses X95 (Syntagma), X96 (Piraeus port), and X93 (long-distance bus terminal) run 24 hours a day for €6.20. Taxis queue outside arrivals with fixed rates: €40 to the city centre during the day, €55 at night and on public holidays. Meters still run but the flat rate applies if higher.Rental car desks are in the arrivals area. The airport is 33 km east of Athens via the Attiki Odos motorway (toll). Ferries to the Greek islands depart from Piraeus port; the X96 bus connects the airport to the port directly.
Mediterranean climate. Summers (June–August) are hot and dry at 30–38°C with intense sunshine and very little rain. Flying conditions are excellent. Summer heat can affect tarmac operations. The airport sits on a coastal plain exposed to the Meltemi northerly winds in July–August, which can cause turbulence on approach but rarely close the airport.
Winters (December–February) are mild and rainy at 8–14°C. Snow is rare in Athens but occasional. Thunderstorms in autumn (October–November) can produce sharp delays. ATH has among the most reliable flying conditions of any major European hub.
HEL–ATH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HEL to ATH
Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) are connected by nonstop service from Aegean Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
HEL to ATH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HEL to ATH ranges from 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,547 miles (2,490 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via NAP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.