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Flights from Melbourne to Helsinki
There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Helsinki. The fastest way is one stop via Bangkok or Shanghai, about 23h 42m door to door (9 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 21h 32m
Melbourne to Helsinki at a glance
Fastest journey21h 32mVia Bangkok, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Shanghai
Best ways to fly from Melbourne 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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MEL Bangkok (BKK) HEL
Leg 1: Finnair, Jetstar Airways, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Finnair
Mon23:30 MEL04:30 BKK2h 45m connection07:15 BKK15:12 HELThai Airways + Finnair
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MEL Shanghai (PVG) HEL
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Finnair, 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
- -9hHelsinki vs Melbourne
- Currency in Helsinki
- EUR
- Airports
- MEL, AVV → HEL
Flights from Melbourne to Helsinki: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Helsinki?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok, Shanghai and Istanbul. 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 Melbourne to Helsinki?
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 Melbourne and Helsinki?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (BKK), Shanghai (PVG), Istanbul (IST) and Singapore (SIN). Finnair flies both legs via Bangkok, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Melbourne and Helsinki?
Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV). Helsinki: Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL).
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Helsinki?
Helsinki is 9 hours behind Melbourne.
