Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki is two hours ahead of Birmingham and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you get on your BHX to HEL flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between BHX and HEL include:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Dublin Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is Rs21,481. A return ticket is currently Rs52,679. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BHX to HEL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BHX to HEL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Birmingham International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
When it comes to Birmingham International Airport's on-time performance, 65.48% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Birmingham International Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near BHX. Whether you're taking an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Birmingham International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Grab a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and discover Helsinki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are top outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Helsinki. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 26ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BHX to HEL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many cities in Finland waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Helsinki. Around 16 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
If you want to check out another major stop in Finland, consider Tampere, about 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum are key reasons to visit.