Zurich to Helsinki (Vantaa) (ZRH–HEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ZRH–HEL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Finnair leads the route. The flight covers 1,105 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 83 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AY Finnair Also: CX | 14 | 320, 32B | 2h45 | – | Oneworld | CX |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Helsinki (Vantaa) from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→HEL | MXP→HEL |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 127 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | 21 |
| Flight time | 2h 45m | 3h 5m |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · HEL: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 7:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa).
Switzerland and Finland are both Schengen members. Swiss citizens have full freedom of movement and can enter Finland with a valid passport or national ID card. No visa or time limit applies.
Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.
ZRH–HEL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to HEL
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
ZRH to HEL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to HEL ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,105 miles (1,779 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
83 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via VNO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ferno (VA) (MXP).