Helsinki (Vantaa) to Larnaca (HEL–LCA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
D82974
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
6:00 AM
EEST T2
10:25 AM
EEST
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DK1376
DK Sunclass
32B
7:00 AM
EEST
11:30 AM
EEST
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1929
AY Finnair
319
2:50 PM
EEST T2
7:10 PM
EEST
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1927
AY Finnair
32B
3:35 PM
EEST
7:55 PM
EEST
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
D82975
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
11:10 AM
EEST
3:45 PM
EEST
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DK1377
DK Sunclass
32B
12:50 PM
EEST
5:30 PM
EEST
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1930
AY Finnair
319
7:46 PM
EEST
12:26 AM+1
EEST
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1928
AY Finnair
32B
8:40 PM
EEST
1:20 AM+1
EEST
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Helsinki (Vantaa) to Larnaca
3 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 1,800 mi 4h 20m nonstop 38 1-stop hubs

HEL–LCA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Finnair, Norwegian Air International Ltd. and Sunclass Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,800 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HEL–LCA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair 4 319, 32B 4h20 Oneworld
D8 Norwegian Air International Ltd. 1 7M8 4h25
DK Sunclass Airlines 1 32B 4h30
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AY
32B Airbus A321neo (long range) – AY, DK
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – D8
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY (4 flights/wk, 67%)
Unaffiliated: D8 + DK (2 flights/wk, 33%)
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 LCA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HEL to LCA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,891
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
Larnaca is 0 hours the same as Helsinki (Vantaa).
HEL: EEST · LCA: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa), it's 6:00 PM in Larnaca.
Distance & Flight Time
1,800 mi / 2,897 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 20m to 4h 30m.
Visa & Entry

Finnish passport holders do not need a visa to enter Cyprus. As EU citizens, Finns can enter, reside, and work in Cyprus without restrictions. There is no time limit on stays. Bring your Finnish passport or national ID card.

For stays over 3 months, register at the Civil Registry and Migration Department in Nicosia or the district immigration offices. You will receive an EU registration certificate. Bring your passport or ID, proof of address, and proof of employment or sufficient funds. The registration costs EUR 20.

Cyprus is in the EU but not in the Schengen area, so there are passport checks on arrival. Airlines will check your ID before boarding. Cyprus uses the euro. Flights from Helsinki to Larnaca or Paphos take about 4 hours. Note that Northern Cyprus is controlled by Turkey and not recognized by the EU. You can cross the Green Line in Nicosia on foot, but entering Northern Cyprus from Turkey directly and then crossing to the south can complicate things.

HEL–LCA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Helsinki (Vantaa) to Larnaca route.
Route details
Distance1,800 mi / 2,897 km
Flight time4h 20m to 4h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: HEL
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m
Destination: LCA
IATA / ICAOLCA / LCLK
TimezoneAsia/Nicosia
Passengers/yr8.7M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HEL to LCA flights.
Nonstop flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Larnaca International Airport take approximately 4h 20m to 4h 30m. The route covers 1,800 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Finnair, Norwegian Air International Ltd. and Sunclass Airlines.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from HEL to LCA. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SZG, VCE, BRU, HAM, DUS, DXB, FRA, ATH, EDI, OTP, MXP, PRG, BUD, CPH, ARN, RIX, JFK, OSL, WAW, BCN, DOH, MUC, GDN, CDG, ZRH, FCO, LGW, KRK, GOT, LHR, VIE, BER, AMS, VNO, MAN, BKK, HER and STN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LCA to HEL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 LCA

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Larnaca International Airport (LCA) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair, Norwegian Air International Ltd. and Sunclass Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HEL to LCA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HEL to LCA ranges from 4 hours 20 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,800 miles (2,897 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via SZG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.