Flying from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki is one hour ahead of Lagos and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your LOS to HEL flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. These are the top stopovers between LOS and HEL:
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is Rs133,204. A return ticket is currently Rs326,485. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LOS to HEL if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LOS to HEL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
64.68% of flights that depart Murtala Muhammed International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Lagos to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near LOS. Whether you've booked an early flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Reserve a hotel close to HEL if you're taking a late Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and explore Helsinki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
From Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Helsinki is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the busiest month for flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Helsinki in February.
Lock in your flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport for July if you want to go to Helsinki during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LOS to HEL in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC and 3ºC then.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Finland waiting to be discovered. About 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a visit to Espoo will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another favourite stop in Finland. Start your sightseeing at Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.
