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Cheapest Flights Helsinki to Copenhagen 2026 – Airlines & Tips
📅 Updated July 2026 · ⏱ 5 min read · ✈ HEL → CPH
Copenhagen is one of Scandinavia's most beloved capitals — and from Helsinki, it's just a short hop of around 2 hours 20 minutes. Norwegian, Finnair and SAS all fly the route, with fares starting from as low as €57 one-way. Here's everything you need to know to get the cheapest ticket.
✈ Airlines Flying Helsinki to Copenhagen
Three airlines dominate the HEL–CPH route:
- Norwegian — Budget carrier, cheapest fares from €57 one-way. Carry-on bag only on basic fares.
- Finnair — Finland's national carrier, reliable and comfortable. Fares from €70. Frequent service with multiple daily flights.
- SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) — Premium option with good connectivity if you're continuing to other Scandinavian cities. Fares from €85.
All three airlines operate non-stop (direct) flights from Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) to Copenhagen Kastrup (CPH). Flight time is approximately 2 hours 20 minutes.
💡 Pro tip:
Norwegian's cheapest fares often sell out fast. Book at least 6 weeks in advance and fly on a Tuesday or Wednesday for the lowest prices.
💰 Price Guide: Helsinki to Copenhagen
| Fare Type | Airline | Price (one-way) |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Norwegian | from €57 |
| Standard | Finnair | from €70 |
| Flexible | SAS | from €85 |
| Peak season (summer) | Any | €150–€350 |
📅 Best Time to Fly Helsinki to Copenhagen
Prices vary significantly by season:
- Cheapest: March, November, January — return fares from €120
- Good value: May, September — pleasant weather, fares around €150 return
- Most expensive: June, July, August — Copenhagen summer festival season, fares spike to €250–€350+
- Christmas/New Year: Prices rise sharply — book 3+ months ahead
🗺️ What to Do in Copenhagen
Copenhagen is endlessly walkable and full of highlights:
- Nyhavn — the iconic colourful waterfront, perfect for a coffee or a canal tour
- Tivoli Gardens — historic amusement park in the city centre, open spring to autumn
- The Little Mermaid — Copenhagen's most famous landmark, a short walk from the city centre
- Christiansborg Palace — seat of the Danish Parliament, with free tower views over the city
- Strøget — one of Europe's longest pedestrian shopping streets
- Freetown Christiania — Copenhagen's famous alternative neighbourhood
🍽️ Food tip:
Copenhagen is the world capital of New Nordic cuisine — try a traditional smørrebrød (open sandwich) or splurge on a tasting menu at one of the many Michelin-starred restaurants.
🔑 Booking Tips to Get the Lowest Price
- Book 6–8 weeks in advance for the best fares — prices rise sharply closer to departure
- Fly on Tuesday or Wednesday — cheapest days on this route
- Check Norwegian's sale prices — they run regular flash sales on Scandinavian routes
- Compare one-way vs return — sometimes two separate one-way tickets are cheaper
- Copenhagen airport (CPH) is only 15 minutes by metro from the city centre
- Consider Ryanair via other hubs if you have flexibility — can sometimes find fares under €50
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