Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to Helsinki (Vantaa) (NCE–HEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

NCE Airport Page →
1,367 mi airlines charter/private 11/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 24m ago
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D82803
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
10:10 AM
CEST T1
2:25 PM
EEST
3h 15m
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AY1602
AY Finnair
32B
10:35 AM
CEST T2
2:50 PM
EEST
3h 15m
23%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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AY1604+1
AY Finnair
32B
7:10 PM
CEST T2
11:25 PM
EEST
3h 15m
23%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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D82805
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
8:55 PM
CEST T1
1:10 AM+1
EEST
3h 15m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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D82802
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
7:05 AM
EEST T2
9:30 AM
CEST
3h 25m
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✓
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AY1601
AY Finnair
319
7:20 AM
EEST
9:50 AM
CEST
3h 30m
66%
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AY1603+1
AY Finnair
319
3:55 PM
EEST
6:25 PM
CEST
3h 30m
66%
M T W T F S S
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D82804
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
5:45 PM
EEST T2
8:10 PM
CEST
3h 25m
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No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ARN Stockholm 4h 43m D8SK → A3AFAY Stockholm (ARN) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
CPH Copenhagen 4h 48m D8SK → A3AYD8 Copenhagen (CPH) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
VIE Vienna 4h 50m AIOS → AYFR Vienna (VIE) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
MUC Munich 5h LHMSNH → A3AYCX Munich (MUC) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
TLL Tallinn 5h 5m BT → AYBAJL Tallinn (TLL) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
AMS Amsterdam 5h 8m AFG3GA → 6EAFAR Amsterdam (AMS) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
OSL Oslo (Gardermoen) 5h 11m DYSK → AYDYFI Oslo (Gardermoen) (OSL) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 5h 15m AFAMAR → AFAYCX Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 5h 20m ACAILH → A3AYCX Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
WAW Warsaw 5h 25m LOW6 → AY Warsaw (WAW) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to Helsinki (Vantaa)
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,367 mi 3h 15m nonstop +1h ahead

NCE–HEL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Finnair and Norwegian Air International Ltd. lead the route. The flight covers 1,367 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore NCE Routes HEL Routes NCE Live Flights HEL Live Flights
All flights from Helsinki (Vantaa) (HEL) Helsinki (Vantaa) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NCE–HEL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair 7 32B 3h15 – Oneworld –
D8 Norwegian Air International Ltd. 4 7M8 3h15 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32B Airbus A321neo (long range) – AY
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – D8
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY (7 flights/wk, 64%)
Unaffiliated: D8 (4 flights/wk, 36%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NCE to HEL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NCE to HEL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
63
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
ARN ~4h 43m CPH ~4h 48m VIE ~4h 50m MUC ~5h 0m TLL ~5h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,822
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Helsinki (Vantaa) from Nice, Alpes-Maritimes

Nearby airports with service to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Metric NCE→HEL TRN→HEL
Distance from NCE – 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 11 3
Flight time 3h 15m 3h
Caselle Torinese (TO) (TRN) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
Airports within 200 miles of NCE with service to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Helsinki (Vantaa) is 1 hour ahead of Nice, Alpes-Maritimes.
NCE: CEST · HEL: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, it's 7:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa).
Distance & Flight Time
1,367 mi / 2,200 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 15m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Both France and Finland are EU and Schengen member states. French citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Finland without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or French national ID card is sufficient for entry.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

NCE–HEL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to Helsinki (Vantaa) route.
Route details
Distance1,367 mi / 2,200 km
Flight time3h 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights11 out / 11 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NCE
Full nameNice-Côte d'Azur Airport
IATA / ICAONCE / LFMN
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Passengers/yr14.5M
Elevation12 ft / 4 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 NCE to HEL flights.
Nonstop flights from Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport take about 3h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 1,367 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from NCE to HEL: Finnair and Norwegian Air International Ltd..
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Stockholm-Arlanda, Copenhagen Kastrup and Vienna.
Helsinki (Vantaa) is 1 hour ahead of Nice, Alpes-Maritimes.
Yes, return flights from HEL to NCE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TRN. 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 NCE to HEL

Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair and Norwegian Air International Ltd.. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NCE to HEL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NCE to HEL is about 3 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,367 miles (2,200 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Stockholm-Arlanda, Copenhagen Kastrup and Vienna. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Caselle Torinese (TO) (TRN).