How to travel from Reykjavik to Helsinki, Finland

The distance between Reykjavik and Helsinki is around 2,517km (1,564 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 25m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Reykjavik to Helsinki by plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) to Helsinki (HEL).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
Operated by

Finnair

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Plane and Ferry

Fly from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) to Tallinn (TLL) then take a ferry to Helsinki.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    €290($290)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reykjavik and Helsinki

There are several options for getting from Reykjavik to Helsinki by plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €250 ($250) and will take around 4h 25m.

The distance between Reykjavik and Helsinki is around 2,517km (1,564 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,417km (1,502 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Reykjavik and Helsinki by plane.

The quickest way to get from Reykjavik to Helsinki is to fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Reykjavik and Helsinki is to fly which will typically cost around €250 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Reykjavik and Helsinki. Flights depart from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) and arrive at Helsinki (HEL). The flight takes around 3h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Reykjavik and Helsinki with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 25m.

Finnair, Icelandair, Scandinavian Airlines and Lufthansa fly between Reykjavik and Helsinki. Flights depart from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) and and arrive into Helsinki (HEL). These flights usually take around 3h 25m.

The flight from Reykjavik to Helsinki typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) and and arrive into Helsinki (HEL).

The closest major airport to Helsinki is Helsinki Airport (HEL) (HEL) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Helsinki. Turku Airport (TKU) (TKU) and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) (TMP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reykjavik to Helsinki is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €250 ($250).

How do I get from Reykjavik to Helsinki

Compare travel optionsbetween Reykjavik and Helsinki

Transport options from Reykjavik to Helsinki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 25m
€250($250)
hourly2,517km (1,564 miles)
Plane and Ferry
6h 50m
€290($290)
hourly2,682km (1,667 miles)

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Ferry operators

Airports near Helsinki

The following major airports near Helsinki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.

HEL
Helsinki Airport (HEL)
International Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from Helsinki
TKU
Turku Airport (TKU)
International Airport
Distance
152km (94 miles) from Helsinki
TMP
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
International Airport
Distance
157km (97 miles) from Helsinki