Flying from Larnaca International Airport (LCA) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Larnaca International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is 4 hours 40 minutes.
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Larnaca.
Flights from LCA to HEL start from 01:00 — the earliest with Finnair. The latest departure is at 20:30 with Finnair. In total, there are five weekly Larnaca International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LCA to HEL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Getting to Helsinki (and then seeing more of Finland!) is a snap with Finnair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Larnaca International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Finnair.
Among carriers operating LCA to HEL flights, Finnair has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Larnaca International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LCA and HEL include:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Riga International Airport
Oslo Airport Gardermoen
How to find the cheapest flights from Larnaca International Airport (LCA) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Larnaca International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is £48. A round-trip plane ticket is currently £125. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from LCA to HEL, book your trip one month ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Larnaca International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Finding cheap flights from LCA to HEL is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new deal comes up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Larnaca International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
Of all flights departing from Larnaca International Airport, 78.93% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Larnaca to Larnaca International Airport is around 5 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Have an early flight from Larnaca International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near LCA:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider booking a hotel close to HEL if you're catching a late Larnaca International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and explore beyond Helsinki's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 12 miles from central Helsinki. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It'll take around 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Larnaca International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is February, while June is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Helsinki based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Larnaca International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport for July if you want to visit Helsinki during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LCA to HEL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many places in Finland waiting to be discovered after you've seen Helsinki. Around 10 miles away to the west, popular attractions include Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Tampere is another must-experience destination in Finland and is around 100 miles north-west of Helsinki. No trip is complete without seeing Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.