Helsinki (Vantaa) to Prague (HEL–PRG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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TP8785cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
E90
6:45 AM
EEST T2
7:55 AM
CEST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1221+3
AY Finnair
320
6:45 AM
EEST T2
7:55 AM
CEST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA6099cs
BA British
320
6:45 AM
EEST T2
7:55 AM
CEST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1223+3
AY Finnair
320
9:40 AM
EEST T2
10:50 AM
CEST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1225
AY Finnair
32B
5:35 PM
EEST T2
6:45 PM
CEST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1222+3
AY Finnair
320
8:40 AM
CEST T2
11:45 AM
EEST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1224+2
AY Finnair
319
11:35 AM
CEST T2
2:45 PM
EEST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1226
AY Finnair
32B
7:30 PM
CEST T2
10:35 PM
EEST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Helsinki (Vantaa) to Prague
1 carrier, 32 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 32 Flights/wk 820 mi 2h 10m nonstop -1h behind 65 1-stop hubs

HEL–PRG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Finnair leads the route. The flight covers 820 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 65 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HEL–PRG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair Also: BA, TP 21 320, 32B 2h10 Oneworld BA, TP
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AY, BA
32B Airbus A321neo (long range) – AY
E90 Embraer 190 – TP
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY (21 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 PRG direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
32
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HEL to PRG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
65
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~48h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,473
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 Prague from Helsinki (Vantaa)

Nearby airports with service to Václav Havel Airport Prague.
Metric HEL→PRG TLL→PRG
Distance from HEL 63 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 32 2
Flight time 2h 10m 2h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of HEL with service to Václav Havel Airport Prague.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Prague is 1 hour behind Helsinki (Vantaa).
HEL: EEST · PRG: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa), it's 5:00 PM in Prague.
Distance & Flight Time
820 mi / 1,320 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m.
Visa & Entry

Finnish passport holders do not need a visa to enter the Czech Republic. As EU and Schengen citizens, Finns have unrestricted right of entry, residence, and employment. No time limit on stays. Bring your Finnish passport or national ID card.

For stays over 30 days, register at the local Foreign Police office. For stays over 3 months, apply for a temporary residence certificate at the Ministry of Interior. Bring your passport or ID, proof of address, and proof of purpose (employment, study, or self-sufficiency). The process is free for EU citizens.

No border controls on flights between Finland and the Czech Republic. Both countries are in the Schengen zone. The Czech Republic uses the Czech koruna (CZK), not the euro. Exchange offices in central Prague are notorious for poor rates and hidden fees. Use ATMs from major banks (CSOB, Komercni banka, Ceska sporitelna) instead. Finnair and Czech Airlines fly direct from Helsinki to Prague, about 2.5 hours.

HEL–PRG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Helsinki (Vantaa) to Prague route.
Route details
Distance820 mi / 1,320 km
Flight time2h 10m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights32 out / 21 return
1-stop connections65 hubs
Origin: HEL
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m
Destination: PRG
IATA / ICAOPRG / LKPR
TimezoneEurope/Prague
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation1,247 ft / 380 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HEL to PRG flights.
Nonstop flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Václav Havel Airport Prague take approximately 2h 10m. The route covers 820 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Finnair. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 32 nonstop flights per week from HEL to PRG. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LUX, GVA, SPU, GOT, RAK, TLL, HRG, ACE, CPH, LPA, FUE, FNC, ATH, TFS, AYT, FCO, OSL, VIE, BRU, VNO, MAN, DUS, AMS, MUC, DXB, ZRH, FRA, CDG, FLR, WAW, RIX, LGW, PMI, IAD, MXP, ARN, LHR, BUD, OTP, STN, SAW, EDI, GDN, IST, AGP, KRK, NAP, BGY, DUB, DOH, LAX, NCE, BCN, ALC, KEF, LIS, RHO, CRL, MAD, CTA, BLQ, HER, LCA, KGS and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Prague is 1 hour behind Helsinki (Vantaa).
Yes, return flights from PRG 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.
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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 PRG

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair. With 32 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

HEL to PRG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HEL to PRG ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 820 miles (1,320 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 53 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via LUX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tallinn (TLL).