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Flights from Sydney to Helsinki

There are no direct flights from Sydney to Helsinki. The fastest way is one stop via Bangkok or Tokyo, about 27h 42m door to door (9 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 21h 30m
SYDHELHND

Sydney to Helsinki at a glance

Fastest journey21h 30mVia Bangkok, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Tokyo

Best ways to fly from Sydney to Helsinki

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

1
SYD Bangkok (BKK) HEL
Leg 1: Qantas, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Finnair
Mon19:30 SYD01:00 BKK6h 15m connection07:15 BKK15:12 HELQantas + Finnair
9 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 27h 42m
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2
SYD Tokyo (HND) HEL
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Qantas · Leg 2: Finnair, Japan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~22h 03m
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3
SYD Shanghai (PVG) HEL
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Finnair, Juneyao Air
One airline, one ticket ~21h 34m
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4
SYD Istanbul (IST) HEL
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~23h 55m
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5
SYD Singapore (SIN) HEL
Leg 1: Qantas, Scoot, Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Finnair
Same alliance ~21h 58m
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6
SYD Hong Kong (HKG) HEL
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, Qantas · Leg 2: Finnair
Same alliance ~21h 30m
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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
15,200 km9,439 miles
Journey time
21h 30mon current schedules
Time difference
-9hHelsinki vs Sydney
Currency in Helsinki
EUR
Airports
SYD → HEL

Flights from Sydney to Helsinki: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sydney to Helsinki?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok, Tokyo and Shanghai. 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 Sydney to Helsinki?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 21h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 15,200 km.
Where do you change planes between Sydney and Helsinki?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (BKK), Tokyo (HND), Shanghai (PVG) and Istanbul (IST). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Sydney and Helsinki?
Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). Helsinki: Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL).
What is the time difference between Sydney and Helsinki?
Helsinki is 9 hours behind Sydney.

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