Travelling from Bologna International Airport (BLQ) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Around 3 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Bologna International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Helsinki is one hour ahead of Bologna and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BLQ to HEL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Finnair is your gateway to discovering Helsinki (and perhaps some other great parts of Finland!). Check out the direct flights from Bologna International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most passengers choose to fly with Finnair on this route.
Among carriers operating BLQ to HEL flights, Finnair has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bologna International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. These are the top stopovers between BLQ and HEL:
Munich Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bologna International Airport (BLQ) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Bologna International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight is R 878. A round-trip fare is currently R 1,946. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from BLQ to HEL by booking three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Bologna International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BLQ to HEL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bologna International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Bologna International Airport (BLQ)
Bologna International Airport has a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from BLQ arrive on schedule 81% of the time.
To get to Bologna International Airport from central Bologna, it takes about 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 15 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BLQ? If you've booked an early flight from Bologna International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Reserve a hotel close to HEL if you're taking a late Bologna International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and explore beyond Helsinki's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Helsinki Vantaa Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki Vantaa Airport to central Helsinki has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Bologna International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Helsinki. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Bologna International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BLQ to HEL in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
You've seen Helsinki, now it's time to discover more of Finland. Travel about 16 kilometres west to Espoo to tick off its leading sights. From Nuuksio Park to Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another favourite stop in Finland. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.