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VL853 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VL853 flight operated by Lufthansa City Airlines on Nov 7, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Frankfurt (FRA). The flight is expected to depart at 07:05 (local time in Helsinki, UTC+2) and land at 08:11 (local time in Frankfurt, UTC+1) .
Fri, Nov 6
Sat, Nov 7
Sun, Nov 8
HEL-FRA

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 11m early
Helsinki(HEL)
07:31
Scheduled: 07:05, Nov 6
Helsinki Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 45m
Frankfurt(FRA)
08:39
Scheduled: 08:50, Nov 6
Frankfurt Airport T1
Check-in Counter
409-410
Boarding Gate
32
Arrival Gate
B2
Baggage
21
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HEL-FRA

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Helsinki(HEL)
07:05
Scheduled: 07:05, Nov 7
Helsinki Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 45m
Frankfurt(FRA)
08:11
Scheduled: 08:50, Nov 7
Frankfurt Airport T1
Check-in Counter
409-410
Boarding Gate
29
Arrival Gate
BSO
Baggage
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HEL-FRA

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Helsinki(HEL)
07:05
Scheduled: 07:05, Nov 8
Helsinki Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 45m
Frankfurt(FRA)
08:50
Scheduled: 08:50, Nov 8
Frankfurt Airport T1
Check-in Counter
409-410
Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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VL853

Track the Previous Flight Status: Delayed (may impact connections)

VL852
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Frankfurt (FRA) Helsinki (HEL)
Scheduled: 01:30
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15m late
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VL853 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VL853 flight flying from Helsinki to Frankfurt on 11/7/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A320-212. This aircraft has been in service for 6y, 2m. The aircraft is equipped with 138 seats.
flight status
Airbus A320-212
Punctuality (Departure)
90 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
97 %
Early on average
14 minutes
Age
6y, 2m
Seats
138
Flight Distance
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Flight History for VL853

Trip.com historical records show that the last VL853 flight departed on Fri, Nov 6 from HEL at approximately 07:31. This flight is expected to arrrive in FRA at 08:39.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Tue, Nov 3 Helsinki (HEL) Frankfurt (FRA) A20N 07:06 08:21 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Helsinki (HEL) Frankfurt (FRA) A20N 07:24 08:26 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Helsinki (HEL) Frankfurt (FRA) A20N 07:14 08:26 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Helsinki (HEL) Frankfurt (FRA) A20N 07:31 08:39 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Helsinki (HEL) Frankfurt (FRA) A20N 07:05 08:11 Scheduled
Sun, Nov 8 Helsinki (HEL) Frankfurt (FRA) A20N 07:05 08:50 Scheduled
Mon, Nov 9 Helsinki (HEL) Frankfurt (FRA) A20N 07:05 08:50 Scheduled

VL853 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VL853 is 90% (Late on average 12 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 14 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
90 %
Late on average 12 minutes
Early
7 %
On time
83 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97 %
Early on average 14 minutes
Early
80 %
On time
17 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight vl853?

    Flight vl853 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 07:05, arrival 08:50 (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight vl853 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 07:05, with arrival at 08:50. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight vl853 is scheduled to depart at 07:05. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 07:05, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight vl853 is scheduled to arrive at 08:50. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 08:11. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 7, 2026.
  • Flight vl853 is operated by Lufthansa City Airlines from Helsinki (HEL) to Frankfurt (FRA). Typical flight time is about 2 hours45 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.
  • Track flight vl853 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If vl853 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 7, 2026). Contact Lufthansa City Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight vl853 has not departed from Helsinki (HEL) yet and is currently on schedule for 07:05.
  • Flight vl853 usually flies a Airbus A320-212 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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