Flying from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Vilnius Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Vilnius.
Flights from VNO to HEL start from 09:20 — the earliest with Finnair. The last service of the day is at 22:00 with Finnair. Overall, there are 28 weekly Vilnius Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flights.
Your VNO to HEL flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Finnair offers direct flights from Vilnius Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Helsinki — and maybe even more of Finland if you have time.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Finnair.
With 73.3% of its services landing as planned, Finnair is the most punctual carrier operating VNO to HEL flights.
Handy information about Vilnius Airport (VNO)
75% of flights that leave from Vilnius Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach Vilnius Airport from central Vilnius, it takes around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Vilnius Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to VNO:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Vilnius Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Pick up a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car and discover Helsinki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are top outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Helsinki Vantaa Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki Vantaa Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Helsinki. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Vilnius Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is March, while September is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Helsinki based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Vilnius Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 26ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from VNO 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
Helsinki has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Finland just waiting to be discovered. Around 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a visit to Espoo will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Nuuksio Park, Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art.
Tampere is another essential stop in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No trip is complete without seeing Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.