Flying from Vaasa Airport (VAA) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Vaasa Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour.
Vaasa and Helsinki are in the UTC+2 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Each week, there are 74 Vaasa Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off early, opt for the 05:20 Finnair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 18:10 with Finnair.
Your VAA to HEL flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Finnair is your gateway to exploring Helsinki (and maybe even some other great corners of Finland!). Check out the direct flights from Vaasa Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Finnair.
Finnair tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for VAA to HEL flights, with 87.97% of its services arriving as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vaasa Airport (VAA) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Rs22,357 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Vaasa Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs44,329. These fares can change depending on demand.
Score cheap tickets from VAA to HEL by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Vaasa Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Vaasa Airport (VAA)
82.07% of flights departing from Vaasa Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from VAA.
To get to Vaasa Airport from central Vaasa, it takes around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Booking a hotel room for the night can take the hassle out of reaching the airport on time. If you need a place to stay before your flight from Vaasa Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, have a look at GreenStar Hotel Vaasa. It's a quick drive from VAA.
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Vaasa Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want 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.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks before you set off.
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.
It typically takes 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Vaasa Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is February, while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Helsinki based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Vaasa Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport for July if you'd like to go to Helsinki during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap tickets from VAA to HEL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Finland
You've visited Helsinki, now it's time to discover other parts of Finland. Travel around 16 kilometres west to Espoo to check off its leading sights. From Kannusilta riverside walk to Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Tampere is another favourite destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No journey is complete without a visit to Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.
