Question 1

When is the best time to book a flight to Helsinki?

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Booking 79 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Helsinki. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 2

What airport do you fly into for flights to Helsinki?

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If you book a flight to Helsinki, you will be flying into Helsinki-Vantaa, which is the city’s only airport. Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) is located 10.6 mi from the center of Helsinki. There are 25 flights from London to Helsinki-Vantaa per day from 10 different airlines.

Question 3

Can I find cheaper flights to Helsinki if I am willing to have stopovers?

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Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Helsinki on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Question 4

What is the best airline to fly to Helsinki?

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Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ryanair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Helsinki.

Question 5

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Helsinki?

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Helsinki-Vantaa is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Helsinki. One-way flights to Helsinki-Vantaa typically cost £32, while return flights cost around £47.

Question 6

How much is a return flight to Helsinki?

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A return flight to Helsinki will typically cost around £481, however they can be found for as little as £47.

Question 7

Where does the fastest flight to Helsinki depart from?

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For those looking to save time traveling to Helsinki, Edinburgh Turnhouse offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 35 minutes).

Question 8

Does Helsinki-Vantaa have car hire?

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Yes. Those touching down at Helsinki-Vantaa can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Question 9

Are there hotels close to Helsinki-Vantaa?

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Yes. Helsinki-Vantaa has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hilton Helsinki Airport is the closest property to Helsinki-Vantaa (0.0 mi away from Helsinki-Vantaa).

Question 10

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Helsinki?

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The most popular airlines flying from London to Helsinki are Finnair, Ryanair and Scandinavian Airlines.

Question 11

How long is the flight to Helsinki?

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On average, a flight from London to Helsinki takes 4 hours 54 minutes. Flights to Helsinki from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Question 12

Weekly flight availability to Helsinki

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The most flights from London to Helsinki are scheduled on a Monday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

Question 13

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Helsinki?

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The cheapest airlines flying from London to Helsinki are Ryanair, Norwegian and airBaltic.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Helsinki ranges from 30.0 - 70.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Helsinki when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Helsinki, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 16.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of February, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -6.0 C).

Return from	£76
One-way from	£55
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£151
Good round-trip deal	£101 or less
Good one-way deal	£57 or less

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