Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Birmingham.
Leave enough time to catch your BHX to HEL flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BHX and HEL:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Dublin Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight is R 1,168. A return plane ticket right now is R 2,598. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from BHX to HEL, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Birmingham Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Of all flights departing from Birmingham Airport, 72% land on time at their destination.
To reach Birmingham Airport from central Birmingham, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near BHX:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you have a late Birmingham Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near HEL:
Follow your own route with a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and experience more of Helsinki and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Helsinki Vantaa Airport around two weeks ahead.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Birmingham Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is March, while September is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Helsinki based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Birmingham Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BHX to HEL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Finland
You've done Helsinki, now it's time to explore other parts of Finland. Journey about 16 kilometres west to Espoo to check off its leading attractions. From Nuuksio Park to Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another essential stop in Finland. Start your sightseeing at Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.