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Cheapest round-trip
$902
Typical prices: $1,026-$1,398
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 1/3Fri 1/19
HEL - HND • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$911
Typical prices: $1,131-$1,434
Finnair
Mon 12/3Sun 12/16
HEL - HND • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with Finnair and Japan Airlines. Average duration is 13h 37m
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HEL - NRT
Cheapest • 4% average savings
HEL - HND
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Finnair
Most punctual • 89% on-time
Afternoon
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
20 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 20 weeks in advance save around 11% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 12% price drop
May
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX)
Cheapest • Avg $835 (round-trip)
Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl (NGO)
Shortest trip • 16h 02m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Helsinki to Tokyo (HEL-TYO)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Helsinki to Tokyo

Sun, Jan 3 - Tue, Jan 19
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8:10 am - 7:55 amHEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-HND Tokyo Haneda
40h 45m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Kastrup Copenhagen
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9:55 am - 8:20 pmHND  Tokyo Haneda-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
17h 25m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
$902Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 30
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4:40 pm - 8:55 pmHEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-NRT Tokyo Narita
21h 15m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Shanghai Pu Dong
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8:55 pm - 5:35 pmNRT  Tokyo Narita-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
27h 40m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Beijing Daxing Intl
$902Multiple Airlines
Sat, Nov 28 - Sun, Dec 6
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6:15 am - 7:55 amHEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-HND Tokyo Haneda
18h 40m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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9:55 am - 10:35 amHND  Tokyo Haneda-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
31h 40m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Stockholm Arlanda
$905Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, Jan 5 - Fri, Jan 15
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6:15 am - 7:55 amHEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-HND Tokyo Haneda
18h 40m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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9:55 am - 1:35 amHND  Tokyo Haneda-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
22h 40m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
$906Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Dec 10
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4:40 pm - 1:05 amHEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-HND Tokyo Haneda
25h 25m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
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2:20 am - 12:55 pmHND  Tokyo Haneda-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
17h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$907Juneyao Airlines
Sun, Jan 10 - Sat, Jan 16
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7:30 am - 7:50 pmHEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-HND Tokyo Haneda
29h 20m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Beijing Capital
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2:20 pm - 11:50 amHND  Tokyo Haneda-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
28h 30m2 stops Beijing Capital Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$909Multiple Airlines
Sun, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 24
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9:00 pm - 7:55 amHEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-HND Tokyo Haneda
27h 55m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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9:55 am - 8:20 pmHND  Tokyo Haneda-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
17h 25m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
$910Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 16
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6:00 pm - 2:25 pmHEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-HND Tokyo Haneda
13h 25mnonstop
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9:55 pm - 4:00 amHND  Tokyo Haneda-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
13h 05mnonstop
$911Finnair
Thu, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 16
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7:20 am - 7:55 amHEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-HND Tokyo Haneda
17h 35m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Kastrup Copenhagen
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9:55 am - 11:40 amHND  Tokyo Haneda-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
32h 45m3 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Stockholm Arlanda Oslo Gardermoen
$912Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jan 5 - Sun, Jan 17
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6:15 am - 7:55 amHEL  Helsinki-Vantaa-HND Tokyo Haneda
18h 40m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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9:55 am - 11:50 pmHND  Tokyo Haneda-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa
20h 55m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Stockholm Arlanda
$913Scandinavian Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Helsinki to Tokyo flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Helsinki to Tokyo?

Round-trip flights from Helsinki to Tokyo typically range from $1,026 to $1,398. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $902, on Scandinavian Airlines.

What is the cheapest Helsinki to Tokyo flight route?

There's little price difference between Helsinki to Tokyo routes. They average around $1,177 round-trip, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Helsinki to Tokyo. It’s 5% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 7% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Helsinki to Tokyo?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Helsinki to Tokyo at $1,051 round-trip.
•October ($1,350) and March ($1,328) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 28% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Helsinki to Tokyo the cheapest?

Flights from Helsinki to Tokyo are cheapest 20 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 11% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Helsinki to Tokyo

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Japan Airlines

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on Finnair

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Key details for Helsinki to Tokyo flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$387
Beat the crowds with an average 31% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 33% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Helsinki to Tokyo Narita Airport

When to book flights from Helsinki to Tokyo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Helsinki to Tokyo 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 Tokyo flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

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

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

    • Earliest: departs at 5:30 pm and lands at 7:07 am
    • Latest: departs at 7:05 pm and lands at 8:42 am.

    The flight takes about 13h 37m.

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

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Helsinki to Tokyo:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Helsinki to Tokyo?

    A nonstop flight from Helsinki to Tokyo takes 13h 37m, covering 4,850 miles.

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

    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 much should I expect to pay for a Helsinki to Tokyo flight?

    Round-trip flights from Helsinki to Tokyo range from $1,026 to $1,398, with an average of $1,196 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,026 counts as a good deal.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the $1,196 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $835 round-trip via Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX), compared to $1,255 for nonstop.

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

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

  • How are flight departures from Helsinki to Tokyo spread across the day?

    Evening is the busiest departure period on Helsinki to Tokyo flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Helsinki to Tokyo changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $902 to $8,130. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Helsinki to Tokyo looking right now?

    One-way fares from Helsinki to Tokyo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $415, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available in Tokyo?

    Since Tokyo is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
    Near Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) — daily rates from around $19:

    • Yesaway
    • Times
    • IX Rental
    • Avis
    • Wheego

    Near Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) — daily rates from around $13:

    • IX Rental
    • Yesaway
    • Relax Rent A Car
    • Times
    • JDM Rent a car

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

    Flights from Helsinki to Tokyo usually depart from Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) and may arrive at several airports in Tokyo area, including Tokyo Haneda (HND) and Tokyo Narita (NRT).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Helsinki to Tokyo?

    Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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

    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 Tokyo route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 04m.

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

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

    • Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 62% of one-stop connections
    • Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) - 12% of one-stop connections
    • Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 11% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 8% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Helsinki to Tokyo. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,144 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,284, a difference of $140.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Helsinki to Tokyo?

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

    • Finnair
    • Japan Airlines

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

    Flying via Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl (NGO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 02m, compared with 17h 34m via Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) and 17h 54m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

  • What is the time difference between Helsinki and Tokyo?

    Tokyo is 6 hours ahead of Helsinki (Japan Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Tokyo?

    Akihabara Electric Town is one of the most viewed places in Tokyo on KAYAK.

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

    Among airlines operating Helsinki to Tokyo flights:

    • Finnair: offers free seat selection

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

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

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

    • Finnair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Japan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Your guide to booking Helsinki to Tokyo flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Monday flights average $1,144, about $140 less than Friday fares (11% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 20 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 11% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Helsinki to Tokyo trip for January. Fares historically average $1,051 round-trip in that month - typically $299 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Finnair. Over the past three months, 89% of Finnair flights from Helsinki to Tokyo arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 89%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 3h 04m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Beijing Daxing Intl Airport (PKX) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $835 round-trip on this route - about $420 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Tokyo Haneda Airport.

    • Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport, WorldHotels
    • The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda Airport Terminal 3
    • Hotel Mystays Haneda

Prefer to fly direct from Helsinki to Tokyo?

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

Direct departures

Helsinki-Vantaa to Tokyo

Monday

Finnair,Japan Airlines

Finnair,Japan Airlines

Tuesday

Finnair,Japan Airlines

Finnair,Japan Airlines

Wednesday

Finnair,Japan Airlines

Finnair,Japan Airlines

Thursday

Finnair,Japan Airlines

Finnair,Japan Airlines

Friday

Finnair,Japan Airlines

Finnair,Japan Airlines

Saturday

Finnair,Japan Airlines

Finnair,Japan Airlines

Sunday

Finnair,Japan Airlines

Finnair,Japan Airlines

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Direct returns

Tokyo to Helsinki-Vantaa

Monday

Finnair,Japan Airlines

Finnair,Japan Airlines

Tuesday

Finnair,Japan Airlines

Finnair,Japan Airlines

Wednesday

Finnair,Japan Airlines

Finnair,Japan Airlines

Thursday

Finnair,Japan Airlines

Finnair,Japan Airlines

Friday

Finnair,Japan Airlines

Finnair,Japan Airlines

Saturday

Finnair,Japan Airlines

Finnair,Japan Airlines

Sunday

Finnair,Japan Airlines

Finnair,Japan Airlines

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