Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Katowice International Airport (KTW): what you need to know
Katowice's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Katowice one hour behind Helsinki.
Leave plenty of time to catch your HEL to KTW flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Katowice International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HEL and KTW:
Frederic Chopin Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Katowice International Airport flight is Rs25,794. A return fare is currently Rs47,214. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HEL to KTW if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Katowice International Airport.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Katowice International Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Of all flights departing from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Helsinki-Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it takes around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Katowice International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near HEL:
Arriving at Katowice International Airport (KTW)
Consider booking a hotel close to KTW if you're catching a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Katowice International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Katowice International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Flex To Go, Wheego or kaizen rent and discover more of Katowice and beyond.
Booking your ride from Katowice International Airport about one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Katowice International Airport (KTW) to central Katowice
Katowice International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Katowice. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Katowice International Airport (KTW)
The quietest month for a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Katowice International Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Katowice based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Katowice is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Katowice International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from HEL to KTW in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC and 4ºC on average.
Explore more of Poland
Katowice is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Poland you'll want to see. Around 257 kilometres north-east of Katowice, a trip to Warsaw will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Warsaw Royal Castle Gardens, The Royal Castle in Warsaw and Palace of Culture and Science.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Poland, head for Lodz, roughly 177 kilometres north of Katowice. Piotrkowska Street, Museum of the Factory and Herbst Palace Museum. Branch Museum of Art are among its highlights.