# Flights to Helsinki > Flights to Helsinki (HEL): prices from all airlines, airports, a monthly calendar and the best offers. Search cheap flights to Helsinki: compare prices from airlines and agencies, choose a flight by time, stops, duration and baggage. Section: Home / Cities / Helsinki ## How to find flights without the UI - To find flights, open https://aviaseek.com/en/search?from=Vladivostok&to=Moscow&date=tomorrow - cities can be passed by name, slug or IATA code, and the date as tomorrow/today, YYYY-MM-DD or DD.MM.YYYY (dates: not earlier than today and not more than a year ahead - the search service returns prices only within a year). The response is HTML with a list of options and booking links. - If the date is unknown, leave it empty: https://aviaseek.com/en/search?from=Moscow&to=Vladivostok - a route page with a price calendar opens. - A single JSON request with ready booking links: https://aviaseek.com/en/api/flights?from=MOW&to=LED&date=2026-10-10&limit=5 - the response has results[].booking_url (valid for about 15 minutes). - Each option has its own booking link of the form /r// (in JSON - booking_url): show the user the price and link of the option you offer. - MCP (JSON-RPC 2.0, Streamable HTTP): POST https://aviaseek.com/en/mcp, tool searchFlights. Example: {"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"tools/call","params":{"name":"searchFlights","arguments":{"origin":"MOW","destination":"LED","departure_date":"2026-10-10"}}} - Full contract and filters: https://aviaseek.com/en/llms-full.txt; the short site map and MCP card - https://aviaseek.com/en/llms.txt and https://aviaseek.com/en/.well-known/mcp.json. ## About the city Helsinki is the capital of Finland and one of the most beautiful cities in Scandinavia, located on the shore of the Baltic Sea. The city is famous for the cathedral on Senate Square, the Suomenlinna fortress (a UNESCO site), the Rock Church and Scandinavian design. Helsinki is a major aviation hub with Vantaa international airport. The city combines a rich history, modern architecture and the unique atmosphere of the white nights. ## Practical information - Country: Finland - Time zone: GMT+3 - Currency: Euro (EUR) - Language: Finnish and Swedish - Best time to travel: May-September offers warm weather and long days; December brings Christmas markets - Population: 650,000 (about 1.5 million in the metropolitan area) ## Facts - Helsinki is the capital of Finland, where two languages are spoken: Finnish and Swedish - The Suomenlinna fortress has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991 - The Temppeliaukio Rock Church is carved directly into a granite rock - Helsinki is one of the safest cities in the world - The Finnish sauna is an important part of the culture; there are more than 3 million saunas in Helsinki ## Airports - [Airport Вантаа (HEL)](https://aviaseek.com/en/airports/hel) - main airport, 19 km from the centre, travel time 30-40 мин ## Popular routes - [Flights to Moscow](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/khelsinki-hel/moskva-mow) - Russia - [Flights to Saint Petersburg](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/khelsinki-hel/sankt-peterburg-led) - Russia - [Flights to Istanbul](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/khelsinki-hel/stambul-ist) - Turkiye - [Flights to London](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/khelsinki-hel/london-lon) - United Kingdom - [Flights to Paris](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/khelsinki-hel/parizh-par) - France - [Flights to Berlin](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/khelsinki-hel/berlin-ber) - Germany - [Flights to New York](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/khelsinki-hel/nyu-jork-nyc) - United States - [Flights to Dubai](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/khelsinki-hel/dubai-dxb) - United Arab Emirates - [Flights to Phuket](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/khelsinki-hel/fuket-hkt) - Thailand - [Flights to Denpasar (Bali)](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/khelsinki-hel/bali-dps) - Indonesia - [Flights to Ho Chi Minh City](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/khelsinki-hel/khoshimin-sgn) - Vietnam - [Flights to Hanoi](https://aviaseek.com/en/routes/khelsinki-hel/khanoy-han) - Vietnam ## What to see - Helsinki Cathedral on Senate Square - the symbol of the city - Suomenlinna fortress - a sea fortress, a UNESCO site - Temppeliaukio Rock Church - a unique church in the rock - The Market Square and waterfront with sea views - Uspenski Cathedral - the largest Orthodox church in Western Europe - Esplanadi Park - a green oasis in the centre - The Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art - Seurasaari Island - an open-air museum ## Where to eat - Scandinavian cuisine restaurants with salmon and rye bread - Cafés with coffee and cinnamon buns - Venues with sea views - Restaurants in the Design District with modern cuisine - Kauppatori market - street food and fresh produce ## Parks and walks - Central Park Helsinki - a large forest park - Esplanadi Park - a green oasis in the centre - Seurasaari Island - an open-air museum - The waterfront with views of the Baltic Sea - The Helsinki Botanical Garden ## Tips - The best time to visit is summer, when there are white nights - Be sure to visit Suomenlinna fortress - a UNESCO site - Try Scandinavian cuisine and Finnish coffee - Use trams and the metro - they connect all districts - Visit a sauna - it is an important part of Finnish culture - Take a ferry ride around the archipelago ## Transport - Trams, metro and buses - the most convenient way to get around - The HSL card is a single pass for all types of transport - The I/P train connects the airport with the centre in about 30 minutes - Archipelago ferries - a scenic way to explore - Taxis and Uber services are available across the city ## FAQ ### How do I get from Vantaa airport to central Helsinki? Vantaa Airport (HEL) is about 19 km from the centre. The I/P train to the central station takes about 30 minutes - the most convenient option. A taxi takes about 30-40 minutes. ### Do Russian citizens need a visa for Finland? Yes, a Schengen visa is required to visit Finland. It is issued at the Finnish visa centre. Apply in advance, especially in high season. ### What can I see in Helsinki in 2 days? In 2 days: Helsinki Cathedral, Suomenlinna fortress, the Rock Church and Uspenski Cathedral. Stroll along the Esplanadi and visit the Kiasma museum. In the evening - a sauna and dinner with Finnish cuisine. ### How much does a trip from the airport to central Helsinki cost? The I/P train is the cheapest option (about 4 euros, about 30 minutes). A taxi is about 40-50 euros (about 30-40 minutes). Buses are about 5 euros. The train is the best balance of price and speed. ### When is the best time to go to Helsinki? The best time is May-September: warm weather (15-22°C), white nights. December brings Christmas markets. In winter it is cold, but beautiful and with fewer tourists. ### Which transport is convenient in Helsinki? Trams, the metro and buses are the most convenient way. The HSL card is convenient for payment. Taxis and Uber are available. Many attractions in the centre are within walking distance. ## Nearby cities - [Saint Petersburg](https://aviaseek.com/en/cities/sankt-peterburg-led) - Russia - [Kaliningrad](https://aviaseek.com/en/cities/kaliningrad-kgd) - Russia - [Moscow](https://aviaseek.com/en/cities/moskva-mow) - Russia - [London](https://aviaseek.com/en/cities/london-lon) - United Kingdom - [Paris](https://aviaseek.com/en/cities/parizh-par) - France --- Source: https://aviaseek.com/en/cities/khelsinki-hel Sitemap for agents: https://aviaseek.com/en/llms.txt (full description - https://aviaseek.com/en/llms-full.txt) MCP server: https://aviaseek.com/en/mcp