Travelling from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Kansai International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 13 hours 5 minutes.
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, making Helsinki seven hours behind Osaka.
Flights from KIX to HEL start from 22:25 — the earliest with Finnair. The latest departure is at 23:25 with Finnair. In total, you can take your pick of six weekly Kansai International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your KIX to HEL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Finnair is your gateway to discovering Helsinki (and perhaps some other great corners of Finland!). Check out the direct flights from Kansai International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Finnair on this route.
Among carriers operating KIX to HEL flights, Finnair is the most consistent for on-time landings.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kansai International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between KIX and HEL:
Incheon International Airport
Narita International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
P19,943 is the best price for a one-way Kansai International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. A return flight starts from P42,352. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from KIX to HEL by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kansai International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from KIX to HEL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Kansai International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Kansai International Airport (KIX)
You'll find KIX at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
67.95% of flights taking off from Kansai International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Kansai International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Osaka. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from Kansai International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to KIX:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're landing on a late Kansai International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near HEL:
Follow your own route with a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and experience more of Helsinki and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
From Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Helsinki is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the most popular month for flights from Kansai International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Helsinki in February.
Lock in your flight from Kansai International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport for July if you want to visit Helsinki during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from KIX 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
Helsinki has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Finland waiting to be explored. Around 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a trip to Espoo will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Tampere is another must-experience destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No journey is complete without visiting Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.