Helsinki (Vantaa) to Hamburg (HEL–HAM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

HEL Airport Page →
726 mi airlines charter/private 35/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 8m ago
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JL9345cs
JL Japan
E90
6:50 AM
EEST T2
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AY1421+1
AY Finnair
319
6:50 AM
EEST T2
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2h
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AY1423
AY Finnair
E90
10:45 AM
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11:45 AM
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JL6825cs
JL Japan
E90
4:30 PM
EEST T2
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AY1425+2
AY Finnair
E90
4:30 PM
EEST T2
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AY1422+1
AY Finnair
E90
8:35 AM
CEST T1
11:25 AM
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AY Finnair
E90
1:00 PM
CEST T1
3:44 PM
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AY1426+1
AY Finnair
320
6:15 PM
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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 3h 16m A3AFAY → D8EWSK Stockholm (ARN) to Hamburg flights
CPH Copenhagen 3h 25m A3AFAY → EYSK Copenhagen (CPH) to Hamburg flights
RIX Riga 3h 40m AYBTEK → BTJU Riga (RIX) to Hamburg flights
WAW Warsaw 4h 15m AYJL → LO Warsaw (WAW) to Hamburg flights
AMS Amsterdam 4h 25m 6EAFAM → 6EKEKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Hamburg flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 4h 30m A3ACAY → A3AIAZ Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Hamburg flights
DUS Düsseldorf 4h 30m AYJL → EWLH Düsseldorf (DUS) to Hamburg flights
MUC Munich 4h 40m A3AYCX → A3AZBT Munich (MUC) to Hamburg flights
OSL Oslo (Gardermoen) 5h 5m AYBADY → DYSK Oslo (Gardermoen) (OSL) to Hamburg flights
VIE Vienna 5h 25m AYFRJL → AIEWNH Vienna (VIE) to Hamburg flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Helsinki (Vantaa) to Hamburg
1 carrier, 35 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 726 mi 2h nonstop -1h behind

HEL–HAM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Finnair leads the route. The flight covers 726 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HEL–HAM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair Also: JL 21 319, E90 2h – Oneworld JL
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AY
E90 Embraer 190 – AY, JL
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY (21 flights/wk, 100%)
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 HAM direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HEL to HAM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
76
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
ARN ~3h 16m CPH ~3h 25m RIX ~3h 40m WAW ~4h 15m AMS ~4h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,105
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 Hamburg from Helsinki (Vantaa)

Nearby airports with service to Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport.
Metric HEL→HAM TLL→HAM
Distance from HEL – 63 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 35 2
Flight time 2h 1h 55m
Tallinn (TLL) to Hamburg flights
Airports within 200 miles of HEL with service to Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Hamburg is 1 hour behind Helsinki (Vantaa).
HEL: EEST · HAM: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa), it's 5:00 PM in Hamburg.
Distance & Flight Time
726 mi / 1,169 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Finnish passport holders do not need a visa to enter Germany. As EU and Schengen citizens, Finns have the right to enter, live, and work in Germany without any permit. No time limit on stays. Bring your Finnish passport or national ID card.

For stays over 3 months, register at the local Einwohnermeldeamt (residents' registration office) within 14 days of moving in. Bring your passport or ID, the Wohnungsgeberbestaeigung (landlord confirmation form), and the registration form. This is mandatory for everyone living in Germany, including Germans. There is no fee.

No border checks on flights between Finland and Germany. Both are Schengen members. Germany uses the euro. Finnair and Lufthansa fly direct from Helsinki to Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin, and other German cities. Helsinki to Frankfurt is about 2.5 hours. Germany is more cash-oriented than Finland. Many restaurants and smaller shops do not accept cards. Carry some EUR cash.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

HEL–HAM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Helsinki (Vantaa) to Hamburg route.
Route details
Distance726 mi / 1,169 km
Flight time2h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights35 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HEL
Full nameHelsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m
Destination: HAM
Full nameHamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport
IATA / ICAOHAM / EDDH
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation53 ft / 16 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HEL to HAM flights.
Nonstop flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport take about 2h gate to gate. The route covers 726 miles.
1 airline operates flights from HEL to HAM: Finnair.
This route has frequent daily 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, Copenhagen Kastrup and Riga.
Hamburg is 1 hour behind Helsinki (Vantaa).
Yes, return flights from HAM 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.
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 HAM

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

HEL to HAM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HEL to HAM is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 726 miles (1,169 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Stockholm-Arlanda, Copenhagen Kastrup and Riga. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tallinn (TLL).