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

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AY489
AY Finnair
AT7
8:40 AM
EEST T2
10:20 AM
EEST
1h 40m
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AY487+3
AY Finnair
AT7
7:14 PM
EEST T2
8:50 PM
EEST
1h 36m
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AY7027
AY Finnair
AT7
8:35 PM
EEST T2
10:15 PM
EEST
1h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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AY490
AY Finnair
AT7
9:00 AM
EEST
10:40 AM
EEST
1h 40m
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AY488
AY Finnair
AT7
6:10 PM
EEST
7:50 PM
EEST
1h 40m
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AY7028
AY Finnair
AT7
9:00 PM
EEST
10:40 PM
EEST
1h 40m
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Helsinki (Vantaa) to Kuusamo
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 414 mi 1h 36m 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 36m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HEL–KAO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair Also: HO 12 AT7 1h36-1h40 – Oneworld HO
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – AY
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY (12 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 KAO direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
3
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HEL to KAO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.
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Travel Essentials

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

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 36m to 1h 40m.
Facts

HEL–KAO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Helsinki (Vantaa) to Kuusamo route.
Route details
Distance414 mi / 666 km
Flight time1h 36m to 1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 18 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: HEL
Full nameHelsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m
Destination: KAO
Full nameKuusamo Airport
IATA / ICAOKAO / EFKS
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Elevation866 ft / 264 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HEL to KAO flights.
Nonstop flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Kuusamo Airport take approximately 1h 36m to 1h 40m. The route covers 414 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Finnair. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from HEL to KAO. The return direction has about 18 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 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HEL to KAO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HEL to KAO ranges from 1 hours 36 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 414 miles (666 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 30 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.