Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki is nine hours behind Melbourne and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your MEL to HEL flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MEL and HEL include:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is Rs123,455. A return fare right now is Rs287,513. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MEL to HEL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Snapping up cheap flights from MEL to HEL is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new deal comes up.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it takes about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near MEL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Stay 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 experience more of Helsinki and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
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 get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Helsinki in February.
Book your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport for July if you'd like to visit Helsinki during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MEL to HEL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
Explore more of Finland
You've visited Helsinki, now it's time to discover more of Finland. Journey around 16 kilometres west to Espoo to tick off its leading sights. From Kannusilta riverside walk to Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Tampere is another must-experience destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No trip is complete without seeing Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.