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Nonstop flights
4 days a week
You can fly direct with Aegean Airlines and Norwegian. Average duration is 3h 43m
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Aegean Airlines
Most punctual • 80% on-time
Morning
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
23 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 23 weeks in advance save around 25% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 14% price drop
September
Most popular
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Top layover airports
London Stansted (STN)
Cheapest • Avg $186 (round-trip)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD)
Shortest trip • 5h 37m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Helsinki to Athens (HEL-ATH)

 
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HEL  Helsinki-Vantaa Airport-ATH Athens Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos)
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ATH  Athens Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos)-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
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Price, demand and travel trends for Helsinki to Athens flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Helsinki to Athens with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Helsinki to Athens?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Helsinki to Athens, it is 7% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 7% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Helsinki to Athens?

  • January is the cheapest month to fly from Helsinki to Athens at $283 round-trip.
  • October ($406) and December ($377) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 43% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Helsinki to Athens the cheapest?

Flights from Helsinki to Athens are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 25% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Helsinki to Athens flights

Low season

January
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.

When to book flights from Helsinki to Athens

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Helsinki to Athens based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Helsinki to Athens flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Helsinki to Athens flights?

    Among airlines operating Helsinki to Athens flights:

    • Norwegian: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • What airlines are available from Helsinki to Athens?

    2 airlines operate flights between Helsinki and Athens. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • Aegean Airlines
    • Norwegian

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Helsinki to Athens?

    Flights from Helsinki to Athens usually depart from Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Helsinki to Athens flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Norwegian: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Helsinki to Athens?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Helsinki to Athens:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Helsinki to Athens?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $186 round-trip via London Stansted (STN), compared to $312 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Helsinki to Athens?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $29–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Helsinki to Athens?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Norwegian. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Helsinki to Athens pass through?

    One-stop flights from Helsinki to Athens most commonly connect through:

    • Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 29% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 20% of one-stop connections
    • Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 19% of one-stop connections
    • Riga Intl (RIX) - 16% of one-stop connections

    Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Helsinki to Athens?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Helsinki to Athens route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $309 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $356, a difference of $47. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Helsinki to Athens?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Helsinki to Athens route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 23 minutes.

  • What popular places can I visit in Athens?

    Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Acropolis, Syntagma Square and Monastiraki. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Helsinki to Athens?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Helsinki to Athens:

    • Earliest: departs at 6:10 am and lands at 9:53 am
    • Latest: departs at 2:00 pm and lands at 5:43 pm.

    The flight takes about 3h 43m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Helsinki to Athens flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 19% above the route average of $330. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Helsinki to Athens?

    A nonstop flight from Helsinki to Athens takes 3h 43m, covering 1,546 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Helsinki to Athens?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Helsinki to Athens?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Helsinki to Athens?

    Flying via Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 37m, compared with 6h 25m via Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) and 6h 29m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

  • What car rental options are available at Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH)?

    Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Centauro
    · Record go
    · Europcar
    · SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
    · Alamo

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Helsinki to Athens flight?

    Round-trip flights from Helsinki to Athens range from $266 to $412, with an average of $330 over the past 12 months. Anything below $266 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Helsinki to Athens flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $309 - about $47 less than Sunday (13% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 23 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 25% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Helsinki to Athens trip for January. Fares historically average $283 round-trip in that month - typically $123 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, Aegean Airlines is the strongest pick on this route. 80% of Aegean Airlines flights from Helsinki to Athens arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 79%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 1 hour 23 minutes, so choosing a carrier with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through London Stansted Airport (STN) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $186 round-trip on this route - about $126 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Helsinki to Athens?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Helsinki-Vantaa to Athens Eleftherios V.

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines,Norwegian

Aegean Airlines,Norwegian

Friday

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Saturday

Norwegian

Norwegian

Sunday

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines

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Direct returns

Athens Eleftherios V. to Helsinki-Vantaa

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines,Norwegian

Aegean Airlines,Norwegian

Friday

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Saturday

Norwegian

Norwegian

Sunday

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Helsinki to Athens

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Helsinki (HEL)
Athens (ATH)