Helsinki (Vantaa) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (HEL–NCE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,367 mi airlines charter/private 11/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 46m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
D82802
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
7:05 AM
EEST T2
9:30 AM
CEST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1601
AY Finnair
319
7:20 AM
EEST
9:50 AM
CEST
3h 30m
64%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1603+1
AY Finnair
319
3:55 PM
EEST
6:25 PM
CEST
3h 30m
64%
M T W T F S S
Prices
D82804
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
5:45 PM
EEST T2
8:10 PM
CEST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
D82803
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
10:10 AM
CEST T1
2:25 PM
EEST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1602
AY Finnair
32B
10:35 AM
CEST T2
2:50 PM
EEST
3h 15m
23%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1604+1
AY Finnair
32B
7:10 PM
CEST T2
11:25 PM
EEST
3h 15m
23%
M T W T F S S
Prices
D82805
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
8:55 PM
CEST T1
1:10 AM+1
EEST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
MUC Munich 4h 50m A3AYCX LHMSNH Munich (MUC) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
GVA Geneva 4h 55m AYIBTP LXU2 Geneva (GVA) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
ARN Stockholm 4h 55m A3AFAY D8SK Stockholm (ARN) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
OSL Oslo (Gardermoen) 5h 5m AYBADY DYSK Oslo (Gardermoen) (OSL) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 5h 10m A3ACAY AILHLO Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
HAM Hamburg 5h 15m AYJL EW Hamburg (HAM) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
BRU Zaventem 5h 35m AYCXIB A3EYSN Zaventem (BRU) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
CPH Copenhagen 5h 35m A3AFAY D8SK Copenhagen (CPH) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
AMS Amsterdam 5h 35m 6EAFAM AFG3GA Amsterdam (AMS) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
FCO Rome 5h 35m AYCXJL AZETEY Rome (FCO) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
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Helsinki (Vantaa) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,367 mi 3h 28m nonstop -1h behind

HEL–NCE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Finnair and Norwegian Air International Ltd. lead the route. The flight covers 1,367 miles in approximately 3h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HEL–NCE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair 7 319 3h30 Oneworld
D8 Norwegian Air International Ltd. 4 7M8 3h25
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AY
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – D8
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY (7 flights/wk, 64%)
Unaffiliated: D8 (4 flights/wk, 36%)
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 NCE direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HEL to NCE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
64
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,891
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.

Other ways to reach Nice, Alpes-Maritimes from Helsinki (Vantaa)

Nearby airports with service to Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport.
Metric HEL→NCE TLL→NCE
Distance from HEL 63 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 11 2
Flight time 3h 28m 3h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of HEL with service to Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Nice, Alpes-Maritimes is 1 hour behind Helsinki (Vantaa).
HEL: EEST · NCE: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa), it's 5:00 PM in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes.
Distance & Flight Time
1,367 mi / 2,200 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 28m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Finnish citizens enter France visa-free under EU freedom of movement. No time limit on stays. Your Finnish passport or national ID card is all you need to cross the border. No advance paperwork, no registration for short visits.

If you plan to stay longer than 3 months, register at the local mairie (town hall) or prefecture. France does not strictly enforce registration for EU citizens, but having proof of residence helps with opening bank accounts and accessing services. Bring proof of income or employment, health coverage, and accommodation.

Direct flights from Helsinki to Paris run year-round on Finnair and other carriers. France uses the euro, same as Finland. Your EHIC/GHIC card covers emergency healthcare. Driving in France with a Finnish license is valid indefinitely for EU citizens.

HEL–NCE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Helsinki (Vantaa) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes route.
Route details
Distance1,367 mi / 2,200 km
Flight time3h 28m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights11 out / 11 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HEL
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m
Destination: NCE
IATA / ICAONCE / LFMN
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Passengers/yr14.5M
Elevation12 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HEL to NCE flights.
Nonstop flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport take about 3h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 1,367 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from HEL to NCE: Finnair and Norwegian Air International Ltd..
This route has 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 Munich, Geneva Cointrin and Stockholm-Arlanda.
Nice, Alpes-Maritimes is 1 hour behind Helsinki (Vantaa).
Yes, return flights from NCE 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 NCE

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair and Norwegian Air International Ltd.. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HEL to NCE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HEL to NCE is about 3 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,367 miles (2,200 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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