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How to get fromHelsinki Airport (HEL) to Kirkenesby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kirkenes by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Helsinki Airport to Kirkenes Airport

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    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kirkenes Airport (KKN)plane plane HEL - KKN
    6h 13m
    kr 1,320–3,477

  2. Fly Helsinki Airport to Vadsø Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Vadsø Airport (VDS)plane plane HEL - VDS
    2. Drive from Vadsø Airport (VDS) to Kirkenescar car
    10h 23m
    kr 1,043–3,214

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiribus bus
    2. Take the bus from Napapiiri Sodankyläntie I to Tunturikeskus Kiilopääbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kiilopää to Kirkenesbus bus
    21h 20m
    kr 6,309–7,496

  4. Drive 1,340.1 km

    1. Drive from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kirkenescar car 1,340.1 km
    16h 21m
    kr 2,684–3,876

  5. Fly Helsinki Airport to Ivalo, bus

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Ivalo (IVL)plane plane HEL - IVL
    2. Take the bus from Ivalo Airport to Kirkenesbus bus
    7h 45m
    kr 5,510–9,539

  6. Fly Helsinki to Ivalo, bus

    1. Fly from Helsinki to Ivaloplane plane
    2. Take the bus from Ivalo Airport to Kirkenesbus bus
    7h 45m

Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kirkenes by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration21h 20mAverage Duration
Ticketkr 6,309Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,086.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Helsinki Airport (HEL), Finland and Kirkenes, Norway?

Norwegian Air Shuttle, Finnair, and two other airlines fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kirkenes Airport (KKN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Kirkenes via Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiri, Napapiiri Sodankyläntie I, and Kiilopää in around 21h 20m.

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