Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Medellin: what you need to know
The timezone in Medellin is UTC-5. The city is seven hours behind Helsinki, where Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located.
To avoid rushing for your HEL to Medellin flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Taking off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Finding a flight ticket from HEL to Medellin with a stopover is easy. Whether you want to snag a discounted fare or break up your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to check out your options. A major stop is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
HEL is about 16 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Medellin? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to HEL:
60.23% of flights that leave from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Medellin
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Medellin flight is Rs118,903. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs277,562. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from HEL to Medellin. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Finding cheap tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Medellin is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to get the lowest prices across every month and snap up an epic deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from HEL to Medellin by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find a cheap flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Medellin with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is around 24 kilometres from central Medellin. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 35 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Medellin, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near MDE:
Explore without limits with a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and discover more of Medellin and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport about one week in advance of your flight from HEL to Medellin.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
After your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Medellin has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 15 minutes by car. Central Medellin is roughly 6 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
The trip will take about 30 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to drop your things at near EOH. Kick back and get cosy after your HEL to Medellin flight at one of these well-located options:
Land, collect your Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car, and hit the road without skipping a beat. Confort Rent a Car and Green Motion are leading providers to pick from here.
Get exactly what you want. Reserving your ride from EOH one week ahead of time often means better deals and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
Before securing your flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Medellin, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Medellin offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of activities, while low season means you'll get cheaper hotel rates and fewer crowds.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Medellin flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 11ºC and 27ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from HEL to Medellin around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Medellin
Start your Medellin trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Medellin, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Botero Plaza, Parque Arvi and Pueblito Paisa are top sights which should be on every Medellin itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be explored after you've seen Medellin. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Colombia, head for Cali, about 322 kilometres south of Medellin. Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia are among its highlights.
