Helsinki (Vantaa) to New Delhi (HEL–DEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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HEL–DEL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Finnair leads the route. The flight covers 3,246 miles in approximately 8h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AY Finnair | 7 | 333 | 8h20 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
HEL: EEST · DEL: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa), it's 8.5:00 PM in New Delhi.
Finnish citizens need a visa to enter India. Apply for an eVisa online at indianvisaonline.gov.in at least 4 days before departure. The 30-day eTourist visa costs USD 25 (April to June) or USD 25 (July to March). The 1-year multiple-entry eTourist visa costs USD 40. The 5-year multiple-entry visa costs USD 80. Processing takes 3 to 5 business days.
Upload a passport scan (first and last page), a recent photo with white background, and fill in the online form. Your passport must have at least 6 months of validity from your arrival date and 2 blank pages. The eVisa is valid at 28 designated airports including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, and Kolkata.
Finnair flies Helsinki to Delhi and Mumbai direct, making Finland one of the quickest Nordic gateways to India. The Indian rupee (INR) is not freely convertible outside India, so exchange on arrival or use ATMs. No vaccinations are mandatory for direct arrival from Finland, but if you transit through a yellow fever endemic country, carry your ICVP.
Airport Express Metro from T3 to New Delhi Railway Station (18–20 min, ₹60) runs 5am–11:30pm. T1 (domestic departures) has a free shuttle to T3 for the metro. Prepaid taxi booths in arrivals offer fixed fares; the New Delhi railway area is ₹400–600.Ola and Uber are reliable from DEL and often cheaper than prepaid taxis. Delhi traffic is severe; plan 60–90 minutes for surface transport during peak hours even though the airport is only 15 km from Connaught Place. NH-48 expressway provides the main access road.
Semi-arid climate with extreme seasonal variation. Summers (April–June) are extremely hot (38–46°C). Heat affects ground crew capacity but flights operate normally. Monsoon season (July–September) brings heavy rain and severe thunderstorms that frequently cause delays and diversions. Dust storms (andhi) precede monsoon onset in May–June and reduce visibility to near zero within minutes.
Dense fog is the most disruptive winter condition. December and January bring persistent cold fog (5–10°C with near-zero visibility) that can shut down operations for hours each morning. Delhi is one of the foggiest major airports in Asia during this period. Autumn (October–November) and spring (February–March) are the most flight-stable windows.
HEL–DEL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HEL to DEL
Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
HEL to DEL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HEL to DEL is about 8 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,246 miles (5,224 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, İstanbul and Copenhagen Kastrup. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.