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

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AY1731
AY Finnair
32B
11:50 AM
EEST T2
3:50 PM
WEST
6h
64%
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AY1732
AY Finnair
32B
4:45 PM
WEST T1
12:20 AM+1
EEST
5h 35m
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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
ARN Stockholm 7h 35m A3AFAY → SK Stockholm (ARN) to Funchal flights
LIS Lisbon 7h 35m AY → ACADB6 Lisbon (LIS) to Funchal flights
MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester 7h 58m AYCXJL → FRLSU2 Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to Funchal flights
DUB Dublin 8h 5m AYJL → FR Dublin (DUB) to Funchal flights
PRG Prague 8h 15m AYBAJL → QS Prague (PRG) to Funchal flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 8h 40m AYCXJL → FR Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Funchal flights
FAO Faro 9h 17m AY → TP Faro (FAO) to Funchal flights
LGW London 9h 17m D8 → BAQRU2 London (LGW) to Funchal flights
DUS Düsseldorf 9h 20m AYJL → DEEWX3 Düsseldorf (DUS) to Funchal flights
VIE Vienna 10h 15m AYFRJL → OSTP Vienna (VIE) to Funchal flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Helsinki (Vantaa) to Funchal
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2,675 mi 6h nonstop -2h behind

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 6h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore HEL Routes FNC Routes HEL Live Flights FNC Live Flights
All flights from Funchal (FNC) Funchal to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HEL–FNC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair 2 32B 6h – Oneworld –
DK Sunclass Airlines 0 – – – – –
Aircraft on this route
32B Airbus A321neo (long range) – AY
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY (2 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: DK (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HEL to FNC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
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
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HEL to FNC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
ARN ~7h 35m LIS ~7h 35m MAN ~7h 58m CPH ~8h 0m OSL ~8h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,422
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.
Alternatives

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 2 –
Flight time 6h 6h 5m
Tallinn (TLL) to Funchal flights
Airports within 200 miles of HEL with service to Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

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 6h 0m gate to gate.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

HEL–FNC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Helsinki (Vantaa) to Funchal route.
Route details
Distance2,675 mi / 4,305 km
Flight time6h
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HEL
Full nameHelsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m
Destination: FNC
Full nameCristiano Ronaldo International Airport
IATA / ICAOFNC / LPMA
TimezoneAtlantic/Madeira
Passengers/yr5.1M
Elevation192 ft / 59 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HEL to FNC flights.
Nonstop flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport take about 6h gate to gate. The route covers 2,675 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from HEL to FNC: Finnair and Sunclass Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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 Stockholm-Arlanda, Lisbon Humberto Delgado and Manchester.
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 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HEL to FNC Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Stockholm-Arlanda, Lisbon Humberto Delgado and Manchester. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tallinn (TLL).