Cheap flights to Helsinki, Finland

There are currently restrictions on flights to Helsinki along with the rest of Finland. Before you book or search for flights, consider the following restrictions: Entry restrictions

Finland has resumed passenger flights from the UK, Ireland and South Africa. However, Finland's borders remain closed to non-resident foreign nationals entering the country, with some exemptions. The Finnish Border Guard has is maintaining a list of countries with reduced border controls - travelers arriving from these countries will not need to self-isolate on arrival in Finland. Nationals of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland residing in Finland, and their family members may enter the country for some essential reasons. As of 13 July, travel between Finland and countries in the EU/Schengen Zone and the UK as well as Algeria, Australia, South Korea, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay and China (provided that reciprocity is confirmed in the EU) will be permitted for work and other essential purposes for residents of these countries. Additionally, there is a special exemption allowing a quota of workers employed as berry pickers to travel from Thailand to Finland. Travelers arriving from within the EU or a Schengen Member State may enter Finland if they are traveling for work or study in Finland. Healthcare professionals, transport personnel, diplomats, humanitarian aid workers, military personnel, travelers entering for imperative family reasons, and workers who commute to another country daily may also enter the country. More information is available at the Finnish Border Guard website.

Entry requirements

All travelers arriving at the Helsinki airport from abroad will be offered a COVID-19 test. The test is voluntary and free of charge. All travelers arriving in Finland are eligible for free COVID-19 testing via the FINENTRY program.

Quarantine requirements

On arrival, travelers will be directed to undergo a health examination and may be asked to undergo a COVID test even if they do not show symptoms. Testing is available at Helsinki-Vantaa airport and is free of charge. People arriving in Finland from countries other than those mentioned earlier will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. The self-isolation period can be reduced if they provide 2 negative COVID test results. The first test should have taken place no more than 72 hours before boarding a flight to Finland, and the second test no earlier than 72 hours after the first test.

Transiting rules

Nationals and residents of the above-named countries who are returning to their home countries through Finland may also transit through the country.

If you are looking to book a trip to Helsinki and are outside of the restricted areas, please take the proper precautions and stay informed about traveling during COVID-19.