Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Helsinki is two hours ahead of London and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Every week, there are four London Gatwick Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights. If you'd like to get going early, pick the 09:40 Norwegian Air Sweden flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 18:50 with Norwegian Air Sweden.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your LGW to HEL flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Norwegian Air Sweden is your ticket to exploring Helsinki (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Finland!). Check out the direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Norwegian Air Sweden on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between LGW and HEL:
Copenhagen Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Riga International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Currently, Rs18,037 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs27,523. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from LGW to HEL, reserve your trip seven months before your departure date.
June is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to London Gatwick Airport's on-time performance, 69.26% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near LGW. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're landing on a late London Gatwick Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near HEL:
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 leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to the centre of Helsinki has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Helsinki in February.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LGW to HEL sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Finland you should also see. About 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a trip to Espoo will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Tampere is another essential stop in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No trip is complete without a visit to Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.