Helsinki (Vantaa) to Warsaw (HEL–WAW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
HEL–WAW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Finnair leads the route. The flight covers 584 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AY Finnair | 21 | E90 | 1h40-1h45 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Warsaw from Helsinki (Vantaa)
| Metric | HEL→WAW | TLL→WAW |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from HEL | – | 63 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | 21 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 1h 40m |
Travel Essentials
HEL: EET · WAW: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa), it's 5:00 PM in Warsaw.
Finnish citizens enter Poland visa-free under EU free movement with no time restriction. A Finnish passport or national ID card is accepted. No border checks apply on Schengen flights between Finland and Poland.
For stays over 3 months, register at the local voivodeship office (Urzad Wojewodzki). You will need your passport or ID, proof of employment or financial means, health insurance, and proof of accommodation. The EU registration certificate costs PLN 17. Processing takes about 1 to 2 weeks.
Finnair flies Helsinki to Warsaw and Krakow direct. LOT Polish Airlines also serves the route. Poland uses the Polish zloty (PLN), not the euro. ATMs are everywhere, and card payments are standard. Your EHIC/GHIC covers emergency treatment at public healthcare facilities. Poland is in the EU and Schengen but has not adopted the euro, so factor in the exchange rate (roughly PLN 4.5 to EUR 1).
The SKM commuter train (PLN 4.40–7.00) from platform level in the terminal to Warszawa Centralna takes 25 minutes; easiest and most affordable. Trains run every 15–30 minutes from around 04:30 to midnight. Night bus N32 covers late arrivals.Taxi from the official rank: PLN 40–60 to city center. Uber and Bolt: PLN 30–50, pickup from the designated zone outside arrivals. Rental cars from several major brands are in the arrivals hall. Solidarity Airport (Chopin's formal name) is 10km south of the center via Aleje Jerozolimskie.
Humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. January averages −3–2°C. Snow and freezing rain are common from December through February and cause routine de-icing delays and occasional cancellations. Snowfall can be heavy. WAW has robust de-icing capability, but significant events still cause disruption.
Summers (June–August) are warm at 22–28°C with frequent thunderstorms in July. Spring and autumn offer the most operationally stable weather. Pack a proper winter coat from November through March. Wind chill on the tarmac is significant.
HEL–WAW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HEL to WAW
Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
HEL to WAW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HEL to WAW ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 584 miles (939 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via BGY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tallinn (TLL).