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

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AY Finnair
319
10:45 AM
CET T2
3:05 PM
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3h 20m
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AY1604
AY Finnair
73H
7:50 PM
CET T2
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319
7:30 AM
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AY Finnair
73H
4:35 PM
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Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to Helsinki (Vantaa)
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 1,367 mi 3h 20m nonstop +1h ahead 38 1-stop hubs

NCE–HEL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Finnair leads the route. The flight covers 1,367 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 38 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 8 319, 73H 3h20 – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AY
73H Boeing 737-800 – AY
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY (8 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, NCE to HEL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NCE to HEL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
RVN ~7h 0m MIR ~7h 28m HRG ~11h 20m GVA ~12h 7m RAK ~14h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,326
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: CET · HEL: EET

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 20m.
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 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connections38 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 20m. The route covers 1,367 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Finnair.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from NCE to HEL. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RVN, MIR, HRG, GVA, RAK, BER, FRA, MUC, TFS, LIS, AMS, LGW, VIE, CDG, DUB, HAM, NAP, VNO, EDI, KRK, MAD, BRU, FCO, ZRH, LHR, DUS, OSL, ARN, ATH, CPH, DOH, IST, SAW, BUD, VCE, MAN, BCN and DXB. 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. With 8 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 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,367 miles (2,200 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via RVN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.