Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): what you need to know
Around 11 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport.
The timezone in Bangkok is UTC+7, which is five hours ahead of Helsinki.
Flights from HEL to BKK start at 13:45 — the earliest with Finnair. The last departure is at 20:50 with Finnair. In total, you can take your pick of 12 weekly Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HEL to BKK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Bangkok (and then seeing more of Thailand!) is a cinch with Finnair. This popular airline has direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Finnair on this route.
With 66.39% of services landing as planned, Finnair is the most punctual carrier offering HEL to BKK flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between HEL and BKK include:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Oslo Airport Gardermoen
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Currently, Rs73,917 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs143,927. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from HEL to BKK.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from HEL to BKK.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Of all flights leaving Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to HEL:
Arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
If you're getting in on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near BKK:
Grab a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car and explore Bangkok and beyond with your own set of wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car hire and Hertz are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Suvarnabhumi Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport to the centre of Bangkok has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The quietest month for a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Bangkok based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport for April if you'd like to go to Bangkok during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 37ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from HEL to BKK in December if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC on average.
Explore more of Thailand
Udon Thani is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be explored once you've seen Bangkok. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Thailand, head for Chon Buri, roughly 64 kilometres south-east of Bangkok. Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall are key reasons to visit.