Helsinki (Vantaa) to Lisbon (HEL–LIS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
HEL–LIS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Finnair leads the route. The flight covers 2,090 miles in approximately 4h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 63 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AY Finnair | 7 | 32B | 4h50 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
HEL: EEST · LIS: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa), it's 4:00 PM in Lisbon.
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.
Metro Red Line directly from the airport station to central Lisbon in 20–25 minutes (€1.85 single). Most central destinations (Rossio, Baixa-Chiado, Oriente) are reachable within 30 minutes total. Operating hours 6:30am to 1am.Taxis cost €10–15 to the city centre. Uber and Bolt are cheaper still at €8–12. AeroBus to Marquês de Pombal costs €4. The airport is just 7km from the city centre; ground transport is fast by European standards.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and sunny (28–35°C) with almost no rain. July and August rarely see any precipitation and offer the most reliable flying weather in Europe. Winters are mild and rainy (8–15°C), with the wettest months December through February.
Flight disruptions are uncommon. Atlantic coastal fog can affect early morning visibility in autumn (October–November). Wind off the Atlantic is persistent year-round and can affect smaller aircraft but rarely disrupts scheduled service.
HEL–LIS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HEL to LIS
Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
HEL to LIS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HEL to LIS ranges from 4 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,090 miles (3,364 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
63 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via RAK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.