Chengdu (Jianyang) to Helsinki (Vantaa) (TFU–HEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
TFU–HEL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,070 miles in approximately 9h. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 8 | 33F | 9h-9h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
TFU: CST · HEL: EET
When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 12:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa).
Chinese passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Finland. Apply at the Finnish embassy or a VFS Global visa centre in China. The short-stay visa costs EUR 80 and allows stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Processing takes 10 to 15 calendar days.
You need a completed application form, two passport photos, travel insurance with at least EUR 30,000 coverage, flight booking, accommodation proof, and bank statements from the last 3 months. An employment letter confirming salary and approved leave is required for employed applicants. Passport must have at least 3 months validity beyond your planned Schengen exit date and 2 blank pages.
Metro Line 18 is the fastest and cheapest way out. The express service skips intermediate stops and reaches TFU from Chengdu South Railway Station in 35 minutes (CNY 10). The all-stop service takes 50 minutes for the same fare. From Tianfu Square, expect a transfer and a total of about CNY 30. Trains run from 6:00 to 23:00.
Airport buses cover five routes including Chunxi Road (Line 1), Jinsha Bus Hub (Line 2), and Chengdu East Railway Station (Line 4). Day fare is a flat CNY 15; night service (23:30 to 6:00) costs CNY 25. Lines 1, 2, and 3 run 24 hours. Taxis from Tianfu Square cost CNY 180-260 during the day and take 45-60 minutes via the expressway. DiDi ride-hail runs CNY 90-130 from pickup lanes on the east side of the arrivals hall.
TFU–HEL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TFU to HEL
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
TFU to HEL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TFU to HEL ranges from 9 hours 0 minutes to 9 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,070 miles (6,549 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via CGO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.