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

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AY492
AY Finnair
AT7
10:20 AM
EET
12:00 PM
EET
1h 40m
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AY482
AY Finnair
AT7
12:20 PM
EET
2:00 PM
EET
1h 40m
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AY486
AY Finnair
AT7
1:35 PM
EET
3:20 PM
EET
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AY498
AY Finnair
AT7
5:55 PM
EET
7:35 PM
EET
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AY488
AY Finnair
AT7
6:10 PM
EET
7:50 PM
EET
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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HO3269
HO Juneyao
AT7
6:10 PM
EET
7:50 PM
EET
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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HO3266
HO Juneyao
AT7
8:10 AM
EET T2
9:55 AM
EET
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AY485
AY Finnair
AT7
8:10 AM
EET
9:55 AM
EET
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AY481
AY Finnair
AT7
8:10 AM
EET
9:55 AM
EET
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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HO3265
HO Juneyao
AT7
8:10 AM
EET T2
9:55 AM
EET
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AY497
AY Finnair
AT7
4:00 PM
EET
5:45 PM
EET
1h 45m
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HO3268
HO Juneyao
AT7
4:00 PM
EET
5:45 PM
EET
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AY483
AY Finnair
AT7
6:25 PM
EET T2
8:10 PM
EET
1h 45m
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AY491
AY Finnair
AT7
7:00 PM
EET
8:45 PM
EET
1h 45m
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AY487
AY Finnair
AT7
7:25 PM
EET
9:10 PM
EET
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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HO3267
HO Juneyao
AT7
8:00 PM
EET
9:45 PM
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1h 45m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Kuusamo to Helsinki (Vantaa)
2 carriers, 24 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 24 Flights/wk 414 mi 1h 40m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

KAO–HEL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Finnair and Juneyao Air lead the route. The flight covers 414 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KAO–HEL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair 22 AT7 1h40-1h45 Oneworld
HO Juneyao Air 2 AT7 1h40
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – AY, HO
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY (22 flights/wk, 92%)
Unaffiliated: HO (2 flights/wk, 8%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KAO to HEL direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KAO to HEL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
53
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 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 2 4 1
Weekly flights 24 92 10
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 15m 1h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of KAO with service to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

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 to 1h 45m.

KAO–HEL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kuusamo to Helsinki (Vantaa) route.
Route details
Distance414 mi / 666 km
Flight time1h 40m to 1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights24 out / 42 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: KAO
IATA / ICAOKAO / EFKS
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Elevation866 ft / 264 m
Destination: HEL
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KAO to HEL flights.
Nonstop flights from Kuusamo Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport take approximately 1h 40m to 1h 45m. The route covers 414 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Finnair and Juneyao Air.
There are approximately 24 nonstop flights per week from KAO to HEL. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DUS, BRU, LGW, FRA 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 and Juneyao Air. With 24 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 to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 414 miles (666 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 66 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. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rovaniemi (RVN), Kajaani (KAJ) and Kemi / Tornio (KEM).