Helsinki (Vantaa) to Funchal (HEL–FNC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DK1308
DK Sunclass
32B
8:00 AM
EET T2
12:10 PM
WET
6h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1731
AY Finnair
32B
11:55 AM
EET T2
3:45 PM
WET
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DK1309
DK Sunclass
32B
1:30 PM
WET T1
9:05 PM
EET
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1732
AY Finnair
32B
4:35 PM
WET
12:15 AM+1
EET
5h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Helsinki (Vantaa) to Funchal
2 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 2,675 mi 5h 50m nonstop -2h behind 28 1-stop hubs

HEL–FNC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Finnair and Sunclass Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,675 miles in approximately 5h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HEL–FNC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair 3 32B 5h50 Oneworld
DK Sunclass Airlines 1 32B 6h10
Aircraft on this route
32B Airbus A321neo (long range) – AY, DK
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY (3 flights/wk, 75%)
Unaffiliated: DK (1 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 FNC direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HEL to FNC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,754
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.

Other ways to reach Funchal from Helsinki (Vantaa)

Nearby airports with service to Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport.
Metric HEL→FNC TLL→FNC
Distance from HEL 63 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 4 1
Flight time 5h 50m 6h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of HEL with service to Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Funchal is 2 hours behind Helsinki (Vantaa).
HEL: EET · FNC: WET

When it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa), it's 4:00 PM in Funchal.
Distance & Flight Time
2,675 mi / 4,305 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 50m to 6h 10m.
Visa & Entry

Finnish citizens enter Portugal visa-free as EU members with no time limit on stays. A Finnish passport or national ID card is sufficient. Schengen membership means no border checks on direct flights from Finland.

For stays over 3 months, register at the local Camara Municipal (city hall) or SEF (immigration service) and request a Certificado de Registo de Cidadao da UE. The fee is EUR 15. Bring your passport or ID, proof of employment or sufficient funds, and health insurance documentation. The NIF (tax number) is the first thing to get for any official business in Portugal, available from any Financas office for free.

Finnair flies Helsinki to Lisbon direct. TAP Air Portugal and low-cost carriers serve seasonal routes to Porto, Faro, and Madeira. Both countries use the euro. Your EHIC/GHIC covers emergency care. Portugal is 2 hours behind Finland (EET vs WET), making it a manageable time difference for remote workers.

HEL–FNC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Helsinki (Vantaa) to Funchal route.
Route details
Distance2,675 mi / 4,305 km
Flight time5h 50m to 6h 10m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: HEL
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m
Destination: FNC
IATA / ICAOFNC / LPMA
TimezoneAtlantic/Madeira
Passengers/yr5.1M
Elevation192 ft / 59 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HEL to FNC flights.
Nonstop flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport take approximately 5h 50m to 6h 10m. The route covers 2,675 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Finnair and Sunclass Airlines.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from HEL to FNC. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EDI, LPA, GDN, FRA, DUB, CPH, WAW, BUD, MAD, ARN, LGW, RIX, BRU, PRG, LIS, DUS, BER, TLL, ZRH, AMS, HAM, MAN, CDG, VIE, OSL, MUC, STN and CRL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Funchal is 2 hours behind Helsinki (Vantaa).
Yes, return flights from FNC to HEL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TLL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HEL to FNC

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair and Sunclass Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HEL to FNC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HEL to FNC ranges from 5 hours 50 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,675 miles (4,305 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via EDI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tallinn (TLL).