Travelling from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Bucharest.
To ensure you get on your OTP to HEL flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between OTP and HEL:
Vienna International Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Rs20,558 is currently the best price for a one-way Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs40,521. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from OTP to HEL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Landing cheap flights from OTP to HEL is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Of all flights leaving Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71.27% land on time at their destination.
To get to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport from central Bucharest, it'll take around 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to OTP? If you're boarding an early flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider booking a hotel close to HEL if you're catching a late Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and venture far and wide through Helsinki and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is February, while June is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Helsinki based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport for July if you want to visit Helsinki during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from OTP to HEL around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many cities in Finland waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Helsinki. Around 16 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Tampere is another must-experience destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No trip is complete without experiencing Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.