Helsinki (Vantaa) to Kuusamo (HEL–KAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AY481
AY Finnair
AT7
7:00 AM
EET
8:45 AM
EET
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY485
AY Finnair
AT7
8:10 AM
EET
9:55 AM
EET
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY497
AY Finnair
AT7
4:00 PM
EET
5:45 PM
EET
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AY483
AY Finnair
AT7
6:25 PM
EET T2
8:10 PM
EET
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY491
AY Finnair
AT7
7:00 PM
EET
8:45 PM
EET
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY487
AY Finnair
AT7
7:25 PM
EET
9:10 PM
EET
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY492
AY Finnair
AT7
10:20 AM
EET
12:00 PM
EET
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY482
AY Finnair
AT7
12:20 PM
EET
2:00 PM
EET
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AY486
AY Finnair
AT7
1:35 PM
EET
3:20 PM
EET
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AY498
AY Finnair
AT7
5:55 PM
EET
7:35 PM
EET
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY488
AY Finnair
AT7
6:10 PM
EET
7:50 PM
EET
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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Helsinki (Vantaa) to Kuusamo
1 carrier, 23 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 23 Flights/wk 414 mi 1h 45m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

HEL–KAO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Finnair leads the route. The flight covers 414 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HEL–KAO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair 23 AT7 1h45 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – AY
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY (23 flights/wk, 100%)
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 KAO direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
23
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HEL to KAO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
6
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kuusamo is 0 hours the same as Helsinki (Vantaa).
HEL: EET · KAO: EET

When it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa), it's 6:00 PM in Kuusamo.
Distance & Flight Time
414 mi / 666 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m.

HEL–KAO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Helsinki (Vantaa) to Kuusamo route.
Route details
Distance414 mi / 666 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights23 out / 22 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: HEL
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m
Destination: KAO
IATA / ICAOKAO / EFKS
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Elevation866 ft / 264 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HEL to KAO flights.
Nonstop flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Kuusamo Airport take approximately 1h 45m. The route covers 414 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Finnair.
There are approximately 23 nonstop flights per week from HEL to KAO. The return direction has about 22 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KTT, IVL and FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KAO to HEL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 KAO

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Kuusamo Airport (KAO) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HEL to KAO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HEL to KAO ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 414 miles (666 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 45 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via KTT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.