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

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1,367 mi airlines 11/wk
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AY1602
AY Finnair
319
10:35 AM
CEST T2
2:50 PM
EEST
3h 15m
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D82803
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
6:50 PM
CEST T1
11:05 PM
EEST
3h 15m
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AY1604+1
AY Finnair
320
7:10 PM
CEST T2
11:25 PM
EEST
3h 15m
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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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D82802
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
7:05 AM
EEST T2
9:30 AM
CEST
3h 25m
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AY1601
AY Finnair
320
7:20 AM
EEST T2
9:50 AM
CEST
3h 30m
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AY1603+1
AY Finnair
32B
3:50 PM
EEST T2
6:25 PM
CEST
3h 35m
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D82804
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
5:45 PM
EEST
8:10 PM
CEST
3h 25m
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Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to Helsinki (Vantaa)
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 1,367 mi 3h 15m nonstop +1h ahead 57 1-stop hubs

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, 57 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 7 319, 320 3h15 – Oneworld –
D8 Norwegian Air International Ltd. 4 7M8 3h15 – – –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AY
320 Airbus A320 – 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
57
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,845
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.
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.
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 connections57 hubs
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 approximately 3h 15m. The route covers 1,367 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Finnair and Norwegian Air International Ltd..
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from NCE to HEL. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OTP, RVN, TIA, MIR, SAW, RAK, HRG, TFS, FLR, MUC, EDI, FRA, MAN, GVA, LIS, AMS, NAP, VIE, DXB, YUL, STN, CHQ, GOT, IAD, KRK, ARN, VNO, BRU, ATH, RIX, TLL, MAD, DUS, WAW, CPH, HAM, CDG, BER, PRG, LHR, BCN, DUB, BGO, MIA, DOH, GDN, OSL, BUD, IST, LGW, KEF, FCO, ZRH, VCE, LAX, PMI and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 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 ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes. 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

57 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via OTP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.