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Flights from Helsinki to Melbourne

There are no direct flights from Helsinki to Melbourne. The fastest way is one stop via Bangkok or Shanghai, about 22h 25m door to door (7 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 21h 32m
HELMELBKK

Helsinki to Melbourne at a glance

Fastest journey21h 32mVia Bangkok, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Shanghai

Best ways to fly from Helsinki to Melbourne

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

1
HEL Bangkok (BKK) MEL
Leg 1: Finnair · Leg 2: Finnair, Jetstar Airways, Thai Airways
Mon14:30 HEL05:35 BKK2h 55m connection08:30 BKK20:55 MELFinnair + Thai Airways
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 22h 25m
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2
HEL Shanghai (PVG) MEL
Leg 1: Finnair, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
One airline, one ticket ~21h 45m
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3
HEL Doha (DOH) MEL
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia
One airline, one ticket ~22h 57m
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4
HEL Istanbul (IST) MEL
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~23h 30m
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5
HEL Singapore (SIN) MEL
Leg 1: Finnair · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Scoot
Same alliance ~21h 39m
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6
HEL Hong Kong (HKG) MEL
Leg 1: Finnair · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, Qantas
Same alliance ~21h 32m
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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
15,207 km9,444 miles
Journey time
21h 32mon current schedules
Time difference
+9hMelbourne vs Helsinki
Currency in Melbourne
AUD
Airports
HEL → MEL, AVV

Flights from Helsinki to Melbourne: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Helsinki to Melbourne?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok, Shanghai and Doha. 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 Helsinki to Melbourne?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 21h 32m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 15,207 km.
Where do you change planes between Helsinki and Melbourne?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (BKK), Shanghai (PVG), Doha (DOH) and Istanbul (IST). Finnair flies both legs via Bangkok, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Helsinki and Melbourne?
Helsinki: Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL). Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV).
What is the time difference between Helsinki and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 9 hours ahead of Helsinki.

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