London to Vantaa flights
Vantaa lies 1,831 km (1,138 mi) north-east of London, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 3 h 6 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.
| London | Vantaa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Finland |
| Population | 9 million | 252,724 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+3 (Europe/Helsinki) |
| Nearest large airport | LHR, 24 km out | HEL, 5 km out |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 01200–01770 |
Clocks in Vantaa are 2 h ahead of London right now, so a 3 h 6 min journey lands 5 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Vantaa
Crossing from United Kingdom into Finland: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +358; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving London
London is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 12,799-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Gatwick Airport (LGW, 40 km), London Luton Airport (LTN, 44 km), London Stansted Airport (STN, 49 km), London City Airport (LCY, 13 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 57 km).
Arriving in Vantaa
Vantaa is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), 5 km (3 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, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsinki Vantaa Airport | HEL | 5 km (3 mi) | 11,483 ft | 179 ft |
| Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport | TLL | 99 km (62 mi) | 11,417 ft | 131 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Vantaa from London?
1,831 km (1,138 mi) in a straight line, north-east of London.
How long does it take to get from London to Vantaa by air?
About 3 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Vantaa?
Vantaa is 2 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Helsinki against Europe/London).
Which airports are used for London to Vantaa flights?
Typically London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL); Vantaa also has TLL.
What currency do I need in Vantaa?
The Euro (EUR).
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.