Cheap flights from Helsinki to Athens (HEL–ATH)
Finland
Greece
Aegean Airlines and Norwegian Air Shuttle fly Helsinki to Athens (HEL–ATH) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 2,490 km (1,550 mi).
- From
- HEL
- Helsinki
- To
- ATH
- Athens
- Nonstop
- Yes · 2 airlines
- Airlines
- A3 · DY
- Cheapest fare found
- €62 one-way
- Distance
- 2,490 km (1,550 mi)
- Time in the air
- 3h 19m · 3h 21m back
- Flights a week
- A3 ~2
- Aircraft seen
- Airbus A320neo · Airbus A321neo · Airbus A220-300
Network data imported from airport and airline sources:· How we verify
Helsinki to Athens fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: €62 for December 2026 (1 stop). Nonstop from €89.
- Oct ’26€89
- Dec ’26€62
- Jan ’27€121
- Feb ’27€126
- Jun ’27€125
- Aug ’27€85nonstop €93
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly HEL–ATH
For Helsinki (HEL) to Athens (ATH), December 2026 had the lowest fare found (€62). Days in Athens average 18–28 °C in April, May, October and November.
Helsinki to Athens: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 11 October 2026; tracked flights between 6 September and 3 October 2026, from public ADS-B data.
How much is a flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Athens (ATH)?
From €62 one-way, the cheapest fare found for December 2026 with 1 stop; nonstop from €89 (found 11 October 2026).
How long is the HEL–ATH flight?
3h 19m wheels-up to wheels-down, the median of 5 tracked flights; ATH–HEL took 3h 21m.
Which airlines fly HEL–ATH direct?
Aegean Airlines and Norwegian Air Shuttle.
What is the cheapest month to fly HEL–ATH?
December 2026, at €62; the dearest month found was €126.
What is the time difference between Helsinki and Athens?
None: Helsinki and Athens keep the same time.
How many HEL–ATH flights a week?
Aegean Airlines 2 each way.
What aircraft fly HEL–ATH?
Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo and Airbus A220-300.
Athens to Helsinki: the return flight (ATH–HEL)
All 2 airlines also fly ATH–HEL nonstop.
The return takes 3h 21m in the air (median of 14 tracked flights).
Airlines flying HEL–ATH nonstop
| Airline | Usually takes off (HEL time) | Type | Alliance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Aegean Airlines A3 | 12:46–13:10 | full-service | Star Alliance | — |
 Norwegian Air Shuttle DY | — | low-cost | — | Seasonal |
One-stop alternatives to flying HEL–ATH nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Riga (RIX) with
AirBaltic: 2,490 km (1,550 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop. - Via Istanbul (IST) with
Turkish Airlines: 2,690 km (1,670 mi) flown, 8% further than nonstop. - Via Istanbul (SAW) with
Pegasus Airlines: 2,750 km (1,710 mi) flown, 10% further than nonstop. - Via Stockholm (ARN) with
Norwegian Air Shuttle and SAS: 2,850 km (1,770 mi) flown, 14% further than nonstop. - Via Copenhagen (CPH) with Norwegian Air Shuttle and SAS: 3,030 km (1,880 mi) flown, 22% further than nonstop.
HEL–ATH route map
More from Helsinki and Athens
Other arrivals in Greece
Also nonstop from HEL, nearest to ATH first (straight-line distance):
- Limnos Island (LXS) · 247 km (153 mi) from ATH
- Chania (CHQ) airport guide · 268 km (167 mi) from ATH
- Thessaloniki (SKG) airport guide · 299 km (186 mi) from ATH
- Kos (KGS) airport guide · 306 km (190 mi) from ATH
- Rhodes (RHO) airport guide · 404 km (251 mi) from ATH
Explore the airlines’ route maps
Plan your arrival at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Departure
Helsinki Vantaa Airport
Helsinki (HEL), Helsinki. In our data, 26 airlines fly nonstop from HEL to 122 destinations.
View HEL airport guide →Arrival
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
3 ways into Athens, fastest from 35 min:
- Metro Line 3 40–45 min · €10
- Express bus X95 1h–1h 30m · €5.50
- Taxi (flat fare) 35–50 min · €50–65
Weather in Athens vs Helsinki
Athens is warmer than Helsinki in every month, by 12–16°C; the biggest gap is in February (14°C against -1°C). In October it averages 24°C in Athens and 9°C in Helsinki.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | 13° | 14° | 17° | 21° | 27° | 32° | 34° | 34° | 30° | 24° | 19° | 14° |
| Helsinki | -1° | -1° | 2° | 8° | 15° | 19° | 22° | 21° | 15° | 9° | 4° | 1° |
Average daily highs. Climate normals from Athens and Helsinki (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.
Onward from Athens
Places you can't fly to nonstop from HEL, but can from ATH — for a stopover or a second leg.
Related routes
Sources
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Flight tracking: adsb.lol community ADS-B data (CC0), 6 September – 3 October 2026. Times are median wheels-up to wheels-down; add taxiing for gate-to-gate.
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