Travelling from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki is seven hours ahead of Bogota and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BOG to HEL flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from El Dorado International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BOG and HEL include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
R 7,988 is currently the lowest price for a one-way El Dorado International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Return flights start from R 16,400. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BOG to HEL if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from El Dorado International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BOG to HEL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from El Dorado International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
When it comes to El Dorado International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72.09% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
El Dorado International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Bogota. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from El Dorado International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near BOG:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're landing on a late El Dorado International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near HEL:
Pick up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and explore Helsinki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks before your trip.
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.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the most popular month for flights from El Dorado International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Helsinki in February.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from El Dorado International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from BOG to HEL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Finland
You've visited Helsinki, now it's time to explore other corners of Finland. Journey about 16 kilometres west to Espoo to tick off its leading attractions. From Kannusilta riverside walk to Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Finland, head for Tampere, about 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum are key reasons to visit.