Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours.
Helsinki is one hour ahead of Barcelona and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Choose from 14 weekly Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights. The 08:00 departure with Norwegian Air Sweden is the earliest available. Norwegian Air Sweden operates the last service of the day at 21:25.
To ensure you get on your BCN to HEL flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Helsinki (and then exploring more of Finland!) is easy with Finnair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Finnair is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Among carriers operating BCN to HEL flights, Finnair has the best record for on-time arrivals.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between BCN and HEL:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is R 1,265. A round-trip ticket right now is R 2,807. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book nine months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BCN to HEL.
The cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BCN to HEL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
79.12% of flights that depart Barcelona-El Prat Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BCN? If you're catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Explore without limits with a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and find adventure across Helsinki and beyond.
Booking your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
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 get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the most popular month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Helsinki in February.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BCN to HEL in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Finland waiting to be explored. About 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a visit to Espoo will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another essential stop in Finland. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.