Travelling from Belfast to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Belfast to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). Belfast International Airport (BFS) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) are Belfast's main airports.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours ahead of Belfast.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Belfast to HEL.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Belfast to HEL. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Belfast International Airport (BFS). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Belfast, BFS can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 2 hours.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Belfast International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Belfast to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Of the departures from Belfast International Airport, 67.55% land on schedule at their destination.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Belfast to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Check out these connections between George Best Belfast City Airport and HEL:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
BHD is about 8 kilometres from central Belfast. It'll take you 10 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Belfast to HEL flight? Unwind in a hotel near George Best Belfast City Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
68.3% of all departures from George Best Belfast City Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider staying in a hotel near HEL if you have a late flight from Belfast to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
Pick up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and discover Helsinki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Belfast to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
The centre of Helsinki is roughly 16 kilometres from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions, so do some research before you go.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
R 1,556 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Return flights start at R 2,989. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from Belfast to HEL, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Belfast to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport tickets across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Belfast to HEL.
Save money on your flight from Belfast to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport by using filters. Select your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Belfast to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is when most people book flights from Belfast to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). Visit Helsinki in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Belfast to HEL plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Belfast to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Helsinki
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Helsinki right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Belfast to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Helsinki Cathedral, Fortress of Suomenlinna and Helsinki Central Station are major attractions which should feature on any good Helsinki itinerary.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Finland waiting to be discovered. About 145 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, a visit to Tampere will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.
Turku is another favourite destination in Finland and is around 153 kilometres west of Helsinki. No trip is complete without a visit to Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral and Ruissalo Nature Conservation Area.
