Zurich to Helsinki (Vantaa) (ZRH–HEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
CX1491
CX Cathay Pacific
32B
10:35 AM
CET
2:25 PM
EET
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1512
AY Finnair
319
10:35 AM
CET
2:25 PM
EET
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1514
AY Finnair
321
7:05 PM
CET
10:55 PM
EET
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1511
AY Finnair
E90
8:00 AM
EET
9:50 AM
CET
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX1492
CX Cathay Pacific
32B
8:00 AM
EET T2
9:50 AM
CET
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY1513
AY Finnair
320
4:30 PM
EET TT2
6:20 PM
CET
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Zurich to Helsinki (Vantaa)
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 1,105 mi 2h 50m nonstop +1h ahead 65 1-stop hubs

ZRH–HEL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Finnair and Cathay Pacific lead the route. The flight covers 1,105 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 65 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZRH–HEL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair 14 319, 321 2h50 Oneworld
CX Cathay Pacific 7 32B 2h50 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AY
321 Airbus A321 – AY
32B Airbus A321neo (long range) – CX
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY + CX (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ZRH to HEL direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to HEL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
65
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,917
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.

Other ways to reach Helsinki (Vantaa) from Zurich

Nearby airports with service to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Metric ZRH→HEL MXP→HEL
Distance from ZRH 127 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 21 21
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of ZRH with service to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Helsinki (Vantaa) is 1 hour ahead of Zurich.
ZRH: CET · HEL: EET

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 7:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa).
Distance & Flight Time
1,105 mi / 1,779 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to ZRH

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

Key statistics for the Zurich to Helsinki (Vantaa) route.
Route details
Distance1,105 mi / 1,779 km
Flight time2h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections65 hubs
Origin: ZRH
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
Destination: HEL
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZRH to HEL flights.
Nonstop flights from Zürich Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport take approximately 2h 50m. The route covers 1,105 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Finnair and Cathay Pacific.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from ZRH to HEL. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LCA, RAK, ACE, NCE, FNC, KRK, TFS, VCE, GVA, BUD, TLL, YUL, FAO, DXB, GOT, PRG, VNO, MCT, AMS, BCN, MUC, FUE, CPH, FRA, VIE, PRN, IAD, MAN, MXP, BER, RIX, TOS, AGP, EDI, ARN, DUS, CDG, SAW, FCO, NAP, LHR, LIS, BRU, HAM, OSL, DUB, ALC, LGW, WAW, MAD, DOH, IST, ATH, JFK, KEF, DEL, LAX, AYT, PMI, BKK, MIA, HKG, SIN, PVG and NRT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Helsinki (Vantaa) is 1 hour ahead of Zurich.
Yes, return flights from HEL to ZRH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MXP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 ZRH to HEL

Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair and Cathay Pacific. 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 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,105 miles (1,779 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via LCA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ferno (VA) (MXP).