Flying from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki is two hours ahead of Nottingham and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your EMA to HEL flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from East Midlands Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between EMA and HEL:
Riga International Airport
Geneve Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way East Midlands Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is Rs25,035. A round-trip fare is currently Rs46,450. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from EMA to HEL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from East Midlands Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from East Midlands Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about East Midlands Airport (EMA)
75.1% of flights leaving from East Midlands Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach East Midlands Airport from central Nottingham, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from East Midlands Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to EMA:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an East Midlands Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Pick up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and discover Helsinki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
From Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Helsinki is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the most popular month for flights from East Midlands Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Helsinki in February.
When reserving your flight from East Midlands Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 26ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from EMA to HEL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Finland you should also see. Around 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a trip to Espoo will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another essential stop in Finland. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.