Helsinki (Vantaa) to Kuressaare (HEL–URE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AY1043
AY Finnair
AT7
3:00 PM
EEST
3:45 PM
EEST
0h 45m
64%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1044
AY Finnair
AT7
4:10 PM
EEST
5:00 PM
EEST
0h 50m
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.

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Helsinki (Vantaa) to Kuressaare
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 168 mi 0h 45m nonstop

HEL–URE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Finnair leads the route. The flight covers 168 miles in approximately 0h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HEL–URE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair 4 AT7 0h45 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – AY
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY (4 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 URE direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HEL to URE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
0
Hubs
Fastest
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
0
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 Kuressaare from Helsinki (Vantaa)

Nearby airports with service to Kuressaare Airport.
Metric HEL→URE EPU→URE
Distance from HEL 132 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 4
Flight time 0h 45m 0h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of HEL with service to Kuressaare Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa), it's 6:00 PM in Kuressaare.
Distance & Flight Time
168 mi / 271 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Finnish passport holders do not need a visa to enter Estonia. As EU and Schengen citizens, Finns can enter, reside, and work in Estonia freely. No time limit. Bring your Finnish passport or national ID card.

For stays over 3 months, register your residence at the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board. Bring your passport or ID, proof of address, and proof of purpose of stay. The process is free for EU citizens and takes about 1 to 2 weeks.

Helsinki to Tallinn is one of the busiest short routes in Europe. The ferry takes 2 to 2.5 hours and costs EUR 15 to EUR 50 depending on the operator and timing. Flights take 30 minutes. Estonia uses the euro. Tallinn is practically a commuter destination for Helsinki residents, with tens of thousands of Finns crossing monthly. Estonian prices for food, services, and accommodation are noticeably lower than Finnish prices.

HEL–URE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Helsinki (Vantaa) to Kuressaare route.
Route details
Distance168 mi / 271 km
Flight time0h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HEL
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m
Destination: URE
IATA / ICAOURE / EEKE
TimezoneEurope/Tallinn
Elevation14 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HEL to URE flights.
Nonstop flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Kuressaare Airport take about 0h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 168 miles.
1 airline operates flights from HEL to URE: Finnair.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from URE to HEL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EPU. 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 URE

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Kuressaare Airport (URE) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HEL to URE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HEL to URE is about 0 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 168 miles (271 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pärnu (EPU).