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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
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.
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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
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HEL Shanghai (PVG) MEL
Leg 1: Finnair, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
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.





