Kuusamo to Helsinki (Vantaa) (KAO–HEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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414 mi airlines 18/wk
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AY490
AY Finnair
AT7
9:00 AM
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10:40 AM
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1h 40m
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AY488
AY Finnair
AT7
6:10 PM
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7:50 PM
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AY7028
AY Finnair
AT7
9:00 PM
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10:40 PM
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1h 40m
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AY489
AY Finnair
AT7
8:40 AM
EEST T2
10:20 AM
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AY487+3
AY Finnair
AT7
7:14 PM
EEST T2
8:50 PM
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AY7027
AY Finnair
AT7
8:35 PM
EEST T2
10:15 PM
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Kuusamo to Helsinki (Vantaa)
1 carrier, 18 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 414 mi 1h 40m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

KAO–HEL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Finnair leads the route. The flight covers 414 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KAO–HEL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair Also: HO 18 AT7 1h40 – Oneworld HO
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – AY
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY (18 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KAO to HEL direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KAO to HEL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Helsinki (Vantaa) from Kuusamo

Nearby airports with service to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Metric KAO→HEL RVN→HEL KAJ→HEL
Distance from KAO – 103 mi 126 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 1
Weekly flights 18 52 9
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 15m 1h 15m
Rovaniemi (RVN) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights · Kajaani (KAJ) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights · Kemi / Tornio (KEM) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
Airports within 200 miles of KAO with service to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kuusamo, it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa).
Distance & Flight Time
414 mi / 666 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m.
Facts

KAO–HEL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kuusamo to Helsinki (Vantaa) route.
Route details
Distance414 mi / 666 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights18 out / 12 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: KAO
Full nameKuusamo Airport
IATA / ICAOKAO / EFKS
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Elevation866 ft / 264 m
Destination: HEL
Full nameHelsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KAO to HEL flights.
Nonstop flights from Kuusamo Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport take approximately 1h 40m. The route covers 414 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Finnair. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from KAO to HEL. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DUS, BRU, FRA, LGW and AMS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from HEL to KAO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RVN, KAJ and KEM. 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 KAO to HEL

Kuusamo Airport (KAO) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

KAO to HEL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KAO to HEL ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 414 miles (666 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via DUS. Nearby alternative airports include Rovaniemi (RVN), Kajaani (KAJ) and Kemi / Tornio (KEM).