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Flights from Basel to Helsinki

There are no direct flights from Basel to Helsinki. The fastest way is one stop via Munich or Amsterdam, about 4h 06m door to door (111 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 06m
BSLHELFRA

Basel to Helsinki at a glance

Fastest journey4h 06mVia Munich, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Amsterdam

Best ways to fly from Basel to Helsinki

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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EAP Munich (MUC) HEL
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: Finnair, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
Fri13:45 EAP14:35 MUC0h 55m connection15:30 MUC18:51 HELLufthansa
17 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 06m
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EAP Amsterdam (AMS) HEL
Leg 1: easyJet, EasyJet Switzerland, KLM · Leg 2: Finnair, KLM
Mon18:45 EAP20:02 AMS0h 58m connection21:00 AMS00:10 HELKLM
29 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 25m
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EAP Paris (CDG) HEL
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, Finnair
Tue10:45 EAP11:41 CDG1h 04m connection12:45 CDG16:21 HELAir France
13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 36m
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EAP Frankfurt (FRA) HEL
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Finnair, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
Wed11:15 EAP12:04 FRA1h 41m connection13:45 FRA16:54 HELLufthansa + Lufthansa City Airlines
22 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 39m
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EAP London (LHR) HEL
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: Finnair
Fri06:00 EAP06:30 LHR1h 15m connection07:45 LHR12:23 HELBritish Airways + Finnair
19 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 5h 23m
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EAP Copenhagen (CPH) HEL
Leg 1: easyJet, EasyJet Switzerland, Norwegian Air Shuttle · Leg 2: Finnair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, SAS
Tue13:00 EAP14:39 CPH2h 21m connection17:00 CPH19:26 HELEasyJet Switzerland + Finnair
11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 26m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,795 km1,115 miles
Journey time
4h 06mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hHelsinki vs Basel
Currency in Helsinki
EUR
Airports
BSL → HEL

Flights from Basel to Helsinki: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Basel to Helsinki?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich, Amsterdam and Paris. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Basel to Helsinki?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 06m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,795 km.
Where do you change planes between Basel and Helsinki?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), Amsterdam (AMS), Paris (CDG) and Frankfurt (FRA). Air Dolomiti flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Basel and Helsinki?
Basel: EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL). Helsinki: Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL).
What is the time difference between Basel and Helsinki?
Helsinki is 1 hour ahead of Basel.

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