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

NCE Airport Page →
1,367 mi airlines charter/private 10/wk
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Flight Schedule 9 flights Verified 25m ago
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AY1602
AY Finnair
319
1:21 PM
CEST T2
5:28 PM
EEST
3h 7m
25%
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D82803
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
1:25 PM
CEST T1
5:40 PM
EEST
3h 15m
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AY1604+1
AY Finnair
320
7:10 PM
CEST T2
11:25 PM
EEST
3h 15m
25%
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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+1
Starts Sep 18
AY Finnair
320
7:20 AM
EEST
9:50 AM
CEST
3h 30m
75%
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JL9389cs
JL Japan
E90
7:20 AM
EEST
9:50 AM
CEST
3h 30m
69%
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AY1603+1
AY Finnair
73H
3:55 PM
EEST T2
6:25 PM
CEST
3h 30m
75%
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D82804
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
5:45 PM
EEST T2
8:10 PM
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3h 25m
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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
CPH Copenhagen 4h 40m D8SK → A3AYD8 Copenhagen (CPH) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
ARN Stockholm 4h 43m D8SK → A3AFAY Stockholm (ARN) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
TLL Tallinn 4h 45m BT → AYBAIB Tallinn (TLL) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
BUD Budapest 4h 55m W6 → AYJL Budapest (BUD) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
MUC Munich 5h LHMSNH → A3AYAZ Munich (MUC) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 5h ACAILH → A3AYCX Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
BRU Zaventem 5h 5m A3NHSN → AYCX Zaventem (BRU) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
RIX Riga 5h 10m BT → AYBTEK Riga (RIX) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
OSL Oslo (Gardermoen) 5h 10m 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
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to Helsinki (Vantaa)
2 carriers, 10 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 Browse available seat maps 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 7 319, 320 3h07-3h15 – Oneworld –
D8 Norwegian Air International Ltd. 3 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, 70%)
Unaffiliated: D8 (3 flights/wk, 30%)
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
1
flight
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
10
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
52
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
CPH ~4h 40m ARN ~4h 43m TLL ~4h 45m BUD ~4h 55m MUC ~5h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,051
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 10 2
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 flights10 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 Copenhagen Kastrup, Stockholm-Arlanda and Lennart Meri Tallinn.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to HEL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 10 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 10 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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