Helsinki to Oulu flights
Oulu lies 539 km (335 mi) north of Helsinki, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 26 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Helsinki | Oulu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Finland | Finland |
| Population | 658,864 | 216,066 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Helsinki) | UTC+3 (Europe/Helsinki) |
| Nearest large airport | HEL, 17 km out | OUL, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | 00002–00990 | 90100–90800 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Helsinki
Helsinki is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL, 84 km).
Arriving in Oulu
Oulu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Oulu Airport (OUL), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,205 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oulu Airport | OUL | 11 km (7 mi) | 8,205 ft | 47 ft |
| Kemi-Tornio Airport (regional) | KEM | 95 km (59 mi) | 8,212 ft | 61 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Oulu from Helsinki?
539 km (335 mi) in a straight line, north of Helsinki.
How long does it take to get from Helsinki to Oulu by air?
About 1 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Helsinki and Oulu?
No, both are on Europe/Helsinki at the moment.
Which airports are used for Helsinki to Oulu flights?
Typically Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Oulu Airport (OUL); Oulu also has KEM.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.