Tampere to Helsinki flights
Helsinki lies 160 km (100 mi) south-east of Tampere, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 57 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.
| Tampere | Helsinki | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Finland | Finland |
| Population | 260,646 | 658,864 |
| Elevation | 114 m (374 ft) | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Helsinki) | UTC+3 (Europe/Helsinki) |
| Nearest large airport | TMP, 14 km out | HEL, 17 km out |
| Postal codes | 33100–33901 | 00002–00990 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Tampere
Tampere is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,858 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsinki Vantaa Airport | HEL | 17 km (11 mi) | 11,483 ft | 179 ft |
| Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport | TLL | 84 km (52 mi) | 11,417 ft | 131 ft |
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Staying in Helsinki
Our booking partner lists 884 places to stay in Helsinki. Of the 559 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (333), and 19 are five-star. Across 194 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 374,375 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Helsinki from Tampere?
160 km (100 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Tampere.
How long does it take to get from Tampere to Helsinki by air?
About 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tampere and Helsinki?
No, both are on Europe/Helsinki at the moment.
Which airports are used for Tampere to Helsinki flights?
Typically Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL); Helsinki also has TLL.
Where can I stay in Helsinki?
Our booking partner lists 884 places to stay in Helsinki, bookable on this site.
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.