Q: What is the cheapest month to fly to Helsinki?

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Helsinki is January . The most expensive month for flights is August . The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Booking 57 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?

Accepted Answer

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 17,1 km from the centre of Helsinki.

Question 3

What is the cheapest month to fly to Helsinki?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Helsinki is January. The most expensive month for flights is August. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

Question 4

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Helsinki (average of R626). Flying to Helsinki in August will prove the most costly (average of R851). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R11 996

February

R12 417

March

R12 456

April

R14 525

May

R14 046

June

R14 065

July

R16 154

August

R16 307

September

R13 854

October

R14 276

November

R12 839

December

R16 211

Question 5

When is the cheapest time to fly to Helsinki?

Accepted Answer

Users looking for the lowest fares to Helsinki should consider flying on Sunday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Question 6

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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).

Question 7

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Helsinki ranges from 30.0 - 70.0 mm 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.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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 9

What is the best airline to fly to Helsinki?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Helsinki?

Accepted Answer

Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Helsinki. One-way flights to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport typically cost R2 576, while return flights cost around R13 193.

Question 11

How much is a return flight to Helsinki?

Accepted Answer

A return flight to Helsinki will typically cost around R688, however they can be found for as little as R688.

Question 12

Where does the fastest flight to Helsinki depart from?

Accepted Answer

For those looking to save time traveling to Helsinki, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 30 minutes).

Question 13

Does Helsinki-Vantaa Airport have car hire?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Are there hotels close to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hilton Helsinki Airport is the closest property to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (0,0 km away from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport).

Question 15

What does HEL mean?

Accepted Answer

This is just an IATA (International Air Transport Association) code. IATA codes are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a HEL flight.

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Average price	R15 828
Return from	R11 517

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Helsinki?

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

What is the best airline to fly to Helsinki?

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Where does the fastest flight to Helsinki depart from?

Does Helsinki-Vantaa Airport have car hire?

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