Travelling from Oslo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Oslo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) and Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) are Oslo's main airports.
1 hour 25 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Oslo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight.
Helsinki is one hour ahead of Oslo. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) is the most popular route. There are 32 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with Finnair at 8:50pm. Go for the first OSL to HEL departure operated by Norwegian Air Shuttle at 7:05am if you'd rather not wait around.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Oslo to HEL. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Oslo
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
Fly without interruptions from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL). Nonstop flights from Oslo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) are available from here.
You can travel on a direct flight from Oslo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport with Finnair. This well-known airline offers services from OSL.
Most travellers prefer to book seats with Finnair from OSL to HEL.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is Norwegian Air Shuttle.
OSL is around 48 kilometres from central Oslo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 30 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Oslo Airport Gardermoen? If you've booked an early flight from Oslo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Oslo Airport Gardermoen, data shows 71.98% of flights complete their journey on time.
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
TRF is about 121 kilometres from central Oslo. It'll take you 1 hour 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Torp Sandefjord Airport the day before your Oslo to HEL flight:
66.77% of all departures from Torp Sandefjord Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Have a late flight from Oslo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near HEL and turn in quicker:
Grab a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and explore Helsinki and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around two weeks before your Oslo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Helsinki. The time it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Oslo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Rs14,005 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Oslo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Return flights start at Rs31,767. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Book four months before your departure date. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Oslo to HEL.
September is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on an Oslo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Oslo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is when most people book flights from Oslo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). Plan your visit to Helsinki in February for a quieter experience.
When booking your Oslo to HEL flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 26ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Oslo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Helsinki
After booking your flight from Oslo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Helsinki:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Helsinki Cathedral, Fortress of Suomenlinna and Helsinki Central Station are popular attractions which should feature on any good Helsinki itinerary.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Finland waiting to be discovered. Around 145 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, a visit to Tampere will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.
Turku is another sought-after destination in Finland and is around 153 kilometres west of Helsinki. No trip is complete without visiting Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral and Ruissalo Nature Conservation Area.
