Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
To break up your flight from Bilbao Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a city that interests you. The most popular stopovers on the BIO - HEL route are:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Hamburg Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
To see whether you need a visa to enter Finland, check with your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you the most up-to-date information, including other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from BIO to HEL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Bilbao Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is Rs23,502. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs47,739. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from BIO to HEL, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for your ticket from Bilbao Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you time searching for cheap flights from BIO to HEL every day.
Play around with filters to find the right journey for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Bilbao Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Bilbao, Bilbao Airport can be reached in approximately 9 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport is roughly 29 minutes.
Want an easy way to start to your travels? Stay near BIO. Whether you have an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Bilbao Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near HEL:
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
From Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Helsinki is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 29 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 44 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the most popular month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Helsinki in February.
Before locking in your flight from Bilbao Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap flights from BIO to HEL sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Helsinki
Start your Helsinki trip right by finding an amazing stay. Once you've booked your flight from BIO to HEL, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Helsinki Cathedral, Temppeliaukio Church and Seurasaari Open-Air Museum are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Helsinki itinerary.
Complete your Helsinki trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not the only thing we're good at. Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, explore our great car rental deals that'll give you the flexibility and freedom to travel around at your own pace. Next, take a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the perfect Helsinki stay.