Travelling from Johannesburg to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): What you need to know
Johannesburg's main base, O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), is where new adventures begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Johannesburg to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL).
Johannesburg and Helsinki (where Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located) share the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch once you arrive.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Johannesburg to HEL.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Johannesburg to HEL. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular options:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
JNB is around 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near O.R. Tambo International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Johannesburg to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of all flights leaving O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% touch down on time at their destination.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
HLA is approximately 48 kilometres from central Johannesburg. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to reach the airport driving from the city centre.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Lanseria International Airport the day before your Johannesburg to HEL flight:
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Johannesburg to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Follow your own route with a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and find adventure across Helsinki and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Johannesburg to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
The centre of Helsinki is roughly 16 kilometres from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
It typically takes 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is Rs101,762. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs185,540. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Johannesburg to HEL, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Johannesburg to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Finding a cheap flight ticket from Johannesburg to HEL is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as prices go down.
Chase down a great fare on a flight from Johannesburg to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Helsinki. June is when most people book flights from Johannesburg to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your Johannesburg to HEL flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Helsinki
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Helsinki right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport:
Helsinki Cathedral and Fortress of Suomenlinna are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Helsinki to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Helsinki Central Station.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Finland waiting to be discovered. Around 145 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, a trip to Tampere will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.
Turku is another standout destination in Finland and is around 153 kilometres west of Helsinki. No journey is complete without visiting Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral and Ruissalo Nature Conservation Area.
