Which airlines fly to Helsinki?

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Helsinki from South Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Helsinki. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Helsinki on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Helsinki?

The average flight duration from South Africa to Helsinki depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Johannesburg to Helsinki is 17h 35m on average, while flying from Cape Town to Helsinki is 18h 05m on average. Helsinki is the most popular airport in Helsinki.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from South Africa to Helsinki-Vantaa?

Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Helsinki-Vantaa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport?

Prices for flights from South Africa to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport?

As of September 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Helsinki-Vantaa Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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13:45 - 7:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

17h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

15:05 - 8:40HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R10 927Qatar Airways

Fri, Oct 30 - Fri, Nov 6

14:05 - 8:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

17h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

17:05 - 9:10HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R11 008Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 12 - Fri, Oct 16

16:35 - 11:10CPT Cape Town Intl-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

17h 35m1 stop Istanbul

19:05 - 23:00HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 55m1 stop Istanbul

R11 969Turkish Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25

16:35 - 23:55CPT Cape Town Intl-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

30h 20m1 stop Istanbul

12:15 - 23:00HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R12 002Turkish Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25

20:20 - 7:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

35h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

10:00 - 15:35HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 35m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Doha Hamad Intl

R13 565Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8

20:20 - 7:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

35h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

14:50 - 20:10HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 20m3 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R13 728Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8

23:15 - 13:05CPT Cape Town Intl-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

36h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

7:00 - 9:45HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 45m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 347KLM

Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 20

0:15 - 0:25CPT Cape Town Intl-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

23h 10m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

18:25 - 22:10HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 45m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

R14 998KLM

Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 19

19:55 - 18:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

22h 50m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

12:35 - 9:55HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 20m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R57 907Lufthansa

Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Nov 4

19:55 - 18:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

22h 50m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

19:30 - 9:55HEL Helsinki-Vantaa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R57 907Lufthansa

Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 4

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Qatar Airways

Oct 30

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 35m

1 stop

HEL7:20Helsinki-Vantaa

Nov 6

HEL15:05Helsinki-Vantaa

17h 35m

1 stop

JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 927

Qatar Airways

Oct 12

JNB14:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 15m

1 stop

HEL8:20Helsinki-Vantaa

Oct 16

HEL17:05Helsinki-Vantaa

17h 05m

1 stop

JNB9:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 008

Qatar Airways

Nov 1

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 50m

1 stop

HEL13:35Helsinki-Vantaa

Nov 8

HEL15:05Helsinki-Vantaa

17h 35m

1 stop

JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 073

Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to Helsinki

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Turkish Airlines

Oct 18

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

17h 35m

1 stop

HEL11:10Helsinki-Vantaa

Oct 25

HEL19:05Helsinki-Vantaa

27h 55m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R11 969

Turkish Airlines

Oct 18

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

30h 20m

1 stop

HEL23:55Helsinki-Vantaa

Oct 25

HEL12:15Helsinki-Vantaa

34h 45m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R12 002

Turkish Airlines

Oct 10

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

17h 35m

1 stop

HEL11:10Helsinki-Vantaa

Oct 20

HEL8:20Helsinki-Vantaa

28h 30m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

R12 230

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R11 008

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CPT Cape Town Intl - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

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R11 969

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R12 002

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20:20-7:20

1 stop35h 00m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 8/11

10:00-15:35

2 stops29h 35m

R13 565

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

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20:20-7:20

1 stop35h 00m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 8/11

14:50-20:10

3 stops29h 20m

R13 728

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CPT Cape Town Intl - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

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23:15-13:05

1 stop36h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 20/10

7:00-9:45

2 stops27h 45m

R14 347

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CPT Cape Town Intl - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

CPTHEL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/10

0:15-0:25

2 stops23h 10m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 19/10

18:25-22:10

2 stops28h 45m

R14 998

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

19:55-18:45

1 stop22h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 4/11

12:35-9:55

1 stop21h 20m

R57 907

JohannesburgHelsinki

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - HEL Helsinki-Vantaa

JNBHEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

19:55-18:45

1 stop22h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 4/11

19:30-9:55

1 stop14h 25m

R57 907

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Helsinki?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Helsinki. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R11 855. If you are unable to visit Helsinki during the month of February, then departing from South Africa during the month October is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R12 164.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Helsinki?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Helsinki from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Helsinki for around R13 224 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Helsinki from South Africa for as low as R11 171 on momondo.

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Best price found	R7 654
Fastest flight time	16h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Helsinki from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R7 654. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Helsinki found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R10 927.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Helsinki takes 16h 30m

There are no direct flights from South Africa to Helsinki. There are no popular flight routes from South Africa to Helsinki.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport?
As of September 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Helsinki-Vantaa Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Lufthansa	PriceFrom R9 817	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 229 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R10 162	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 464 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R10 704	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 732 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R11 128	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 578 reviews	Search KLM flights
Finnair	PriceFrom R12 771	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 430 reviews	Search Finnair flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R15 015	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 229 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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