A frontal view of the iconic Helsinki Cathedral featuring neoclassical architecture under a cloudy sky. — flights from Nice to Helsinki
Nice, Alpes-MaritimesHelsinki, Finland

Flights from Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to Helsinki

Nonstop flights from Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (NCE) to Helsinki (HEL) take about 3h 15m (2,200 km). Norwegian Air Sweden, Finnair and NORRA fly it. Lowest fare seen: $100 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Helsinki

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

A frontal view of the iconic Helsinki Cathedral featuring neoclassical architecture under a cloudy sky. — arriving in Helsinki

Airport transfer

HEL → Helsinki, booked before you fly

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Things to book in Helsinki

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Airlines flying Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to Helsinki

Carriers on NCE–HEL according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Norwegian Air Swedennonstop fare seen✈ Finnairnonstop fare seen✈ NORRAnonstop fare seen

Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to Helsinki fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Aug 2027, from $100 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $87. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$48924 Oct 2026 · Finnair$297 · 1 stop29 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$23212 Nov 2026 · Finnair$87 · 1 stop3 Nov 2026
Jan 2027$17014 Jan 2027 · Finnair$167 · 3 stops14 Jan 2027
Mar 2027$19225 Mar 2027 · Finnair$149 · 1 stop25 Mar 2027 · Norwegian Air Sweden
Aug 2027$10015 Aug 2027 · Norwegian Air Sweden—

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $87 in November 2026, against $100 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 4 of 4 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to Helsinki, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Helsinki

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Finland is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to Helsinki flights

How long is the flight from Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to Helsinki?
A nonstop flight from Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (NCE) to Helsinki (HEL) takes about 3h 15m, covering 2,200 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Nice, Alpes-Maritimes from Helsinki by air?
The great-circle distance between Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport and Helsinki Vantaa Airport is 2,200 km (1,367 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to Helsinki?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the NCE–HEL route include Norwegian Air Sweden, Finnair and NORRA. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to Helsinki cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on NCE–HEL was $100 USD with Norwegian Air Sweden (nonstop), departing 15 Aug 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to Helsinki?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $87 one-way, against $297 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to Helsinki?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $87 with one stop against $100 nonstop, a saving of $13. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to Finland?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Finland visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Helsinki?
Finland is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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