Montréal to Helsinki (Vantaa) (YUL–HEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YUL Airport Page →
3,833 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 36 1-stop flights Verified 6mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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
KEF Reykjavík 9h 28m ACTS → AYFIJL Reykjavík (KEF) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
MUC Munich 10h 35m LH → A3AYAZ Munich (MUC) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
LHR London 10h 38m A3ACAY → AYCXJL London (LHR) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
DUB Dublin 10h 50m ACUA → AYJL Dublin (DUB) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
AMS Amsterdam 10h 50m ACKL → 6EAFAR Amsterdam (AMS) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
GVA Geneva 11h ACLXME → AY Geneva (GVA) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 11h 10m A3ACAF → AFAYCX Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
VCE Venezia (VE) 11h 35m ACLXOS → AYFRJL Venezia (VE) (VCE) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 12h A3ACLH → A3AYCX Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
VLC Valencia 12h 15m TS → AY Valencia (VLC) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Montréal to Helsinki (Vantaa)
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
3,833 mi 7h 3m nonstop +7h ahead

YUL–HEL has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YUL to HEL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
KEF ~9h 28m CPH ~10h 12m EDI ~10h 34m MUC ~10h 35m LHR ~10h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,341
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YUL → HEL
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Return
HEL → YUL
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YUL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Helsinki (Vantaa) is 7 hours ahead of Montréal.
YUL: EDT · HEL: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Helsinki (Vantaa).
Distance & Flight Time
3,833 mi / 6,169 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 3m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens enter Finland and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. ETIAS travel authorization will be required once the EU system launches in late 2026. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen zone.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to YUL

The 747 Express bus runs 24/7 from downtown Montréal (Berri-UQAM and Lionel-Groulx métro stations) to Trudeau in 45–60 minutes for CAD $11 with a OPUS card or $11 cash. STM métro does not reach the airport; the 747 Express bus handles the city-airport connection. Taxis from downtown are metered at roughly CAD $45–55.Uber and Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones at departures level. Driving via Highway 20 West is straightforward; the airport has structured parking directly attached to the terminal starting at CAD $5/30 min, with economy lots farther out.

Facts

YUL–HEL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montréal to Helsinki (Vantaa) route.
Route details
Distance3,833 mi / 6,169 km
Flight time7h 3m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YUL
Full nameMontreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 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 YUL to HEL flights.
Nonstop flights from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport take about 7h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 3,833 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Keflavik, Munich and London Heathrow.
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 7 hours ahead of Montréal.
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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from YUL to HEL

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YUL to HEL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YUL to HEL is about 7 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,833 miles (6,169 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Keflavik, Munich and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.