Flying from Vancouver to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Vancouver to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) begins with finding the best airport to start your adventure from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are the main departure points in Vancouver.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is nine hours ahead of Vancouver.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Vancouver to HEL.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Vancouver to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of the departures from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% touch down on time at their destination.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
You can get to CXH from the centre of Vancouver in about 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 15 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Vancouver to HEL flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The journey to YXX from central Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Vancouver to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Abbotsford Airport and get to the check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Flights that take off from YXX land at their destination as scheduled 67.97% of the time.
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to HEL if you have a late flight from Vancouver to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and explore Helsinki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Vancouver to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Helsinki. The time it takes to get there by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Currently, Rs73,879 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs178,814. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Vancouver to HEL. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Cheap Vancouver to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Vancouver to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). June is the most popular month to visit Helsinki. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in February.
When booking your Vancouver 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.
January has temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Helsinki
Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Helsinki:
Your trip to Helsinki should come with a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions that should be on your list include Helsinki Cathedral, Fortress of Suomenlinna and Helsinki Central Station.
Explore more of Finland
You've done Helsinki, now it's time to explore more of Finland. Journey about 145 kilometres north-west to Tampere to tick off its leading sights. From Pyynikki Observation Tower to The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Finland, head for Turku, about 153 kilometres west of Helsinki. Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral and Ruissalo Nature Conservation Area are key reasons to visit.
