Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Zurich.
Flights from ZRH to HEL start at 10:35 — the earliest with Finnair. The last service of the day is at 19:05 with Finnair. In total, you can choose from 20 weekly Zurich Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights.
Your ZRH to HEL flight won't wait if you're late, so show up 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 July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Jetting into Helsinki (and then exploring more of Finland!) is a snap with Finnair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Zurich Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Finnair tops the list for bookings on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for ZRH to HEL flights is Finnair.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Currently, Rs32,355 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Zurich Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs58,336. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ZRH to HEL.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from ZRH to HEL.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Zurich Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Of the departures from Zurich Airport, 69.02% touch down on time at their destination.
Zurich Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Zurich. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Zurich Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near ZRH:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Zurich Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Grab a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and discover Helsinki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks before you travel.
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 drive to the centre.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Zurich Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is February, while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Helsinki based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Zurich Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ZRH to HEL sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Finland
You've visited Helsinki, now it's time to explore other parts of Finland. Travel about 16 kilometres west to Espoo to check off its top attractions. From Kannusilta riverside walk to Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another essential stop in Finland. Experience major highlights starting with Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.