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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Manchester to Helsinki Vantaa? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Manchester to Helsinki Vantaa flights are currently cheapest in April.

Direct flights from Manchester to Helsinki Vantaa

Manchester to Helsinki Vantaa: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Manchester to Helsinki below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Helsinki Vantaa.

Manchester to Helsinki: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundAED 413
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time2 hrs, 48 mins
Most popular airlineCathay Pacific
Average flights per week85

Finding cheap flights from Manchester to Helsinki Vantaa: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Manchester to Helsinki Vantaa is AED 413. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 48 minutes is the average flight time from Manchester to Helsinki Vantaa.
Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines and Finnair fly direct from Manchester to Helsinki Vantaa.
There are 85 flights per week flying from Manchester to Helsinki Vantaa, as of February 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Helsinki Vantaa is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Manchester Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 48 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Helsinki Vantaa but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Helsinki is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ryanair and Finnair offer the cheapest flight tickets to Helsinki Vantaa.

Traveling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know

  • Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.

  • Helsinki is two hours ahead of Manchester and observes the UTC+2 timezone.

  • Take your pick of 17 weekly Manchester Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights. The 10:00 departure with Finnair is the earliest flight available. Finnair operates the latest service of the day at 17:55.

  • Your MAN to HEL flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • Finnair has direct flights from Manchester Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Helsinki — and maybe even more of Finland if time allows.

  • Finnair is the most frequently booked airline on this route.

  • Finnair is the most punctual carrier offering MAN to HEL flights.

  • If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manchester Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. These are the top stopovers between MAN and HEL:

    • Stockholm Arlanda Airport

    • Oslo Airport Gardermoen

    • Copenhagen Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Manchester Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is AED 204. A return plane ticket right now is AED 413. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • To secure cheap tickets from MAN to HEL, reserve your trip seven months ahead of your departure date.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MAN to HEL.

  • Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Manchester Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.

Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Manchester Airport, data shows 59.39% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • To get to Manchester Airport from central Manchester, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're traveling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometers from the airport to the city center.

  • The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Searching for a handy hotel close to MAN? If you're catching an early flight from Manchester Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Manchester Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:

  • Follow your own route with a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and venture far and wide through Helsinki and beyond.

  • Booking your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.

Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki

  • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometers from the center of Helsinki. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.

  • Traveling to the center on public transport takes about 45 minutes.

When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Manchester Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is February, while June is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Helsinki based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Manchester Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • Look for cheap tickets from MAN to HEL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.

Explore more of Finland

  • You've visited Helsinki, now it's time to discover more of Finland. Travel about 16 kilometers west to Espoo to check off its must-visit sights. From Kannusilta riverside walk to Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Tampere is another well-known destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometers north-west of Helsinki. No journey is complete without a visit to Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.

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