Flying from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Around 3 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Helsinki one hour ahead of Milan.
Flights from MXP to HEL start at 11:05 — the earliest with Finnair. The last service of the day is at 19:05 with Finnair. Overall, there are 94 weekly Milano Malpensa Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your MXP to HEL flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Finnair is your gateway to exploring Helsinki (and perhaps some other great corners of Finland!). Check out the direct flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Finnair on this route.
Finnair is the most punctual carrier operating MXP to HEL flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Milano Malpensa Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MXP and HEL:
Copenhagen Airport
Riga International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Milano Malpensa Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is ر.ق. 182. A round-trip fare is currently ر.ق. 414. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book nine months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MXP to HEL.
The cheapest month for flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MXP to HEL.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Of the departures from Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% land on time at their destination.
Milano Malpensa Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 55 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near MXP. Whether you're taking an early flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Milano Malpensa Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Helsinki and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It takes roughly 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Helsinki. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from MXP to HEL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
Explore more of Finland
You've done Helsinki, now it's time to discover other parts of Finland. Travel around 16 kilometres west to Espoo to tick off its must-visit sights. From Kannusilta riverside walk to Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Tampere is another standout destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No trip is complete without experiencing Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.
