Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI): what you need to know
Bridgetown is six hours behind Helsinki and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
To ensure you catch your HEL to BGI flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport. These are the top stopovers between HEL and BGI:
Frankfurt Airport
Manchester Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
At the moment, R 8,912 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 15,006. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from HEL to BGI. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
Finding cheap flights from HEL to BGI is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
When it comes to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport's on-time performance, data shows 60.23% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it'll take around 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near HEL? If you're catching an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BGI instead:
Grab a Grantley Adams International Airport rental car and explore Bridgetown and beyond with your own set of wheels. Drive A Matic, Stoutes and BAJAN CAR RENTALS are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Grantley Adams International Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) to central Bridgetown
Grantley Adams International Airport to the centre of Bridgetown has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
When to fly to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
March is the most popular month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Bridgetown in May.
The warmest month in Bridgetown is September, with the temperature ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from HEL to BGI in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Barbados
You've seen Bridgetown, now it's time to discover other parts of Barbados. Journey about 18 kilometres north to Speightstown to tick off its leading attractions. From Arlington House Museum to Tiyi By Design Art Jewellery Studio and Jetski Barbados - Jetski Tours & Excursions, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Barbados, consider Oistins, roughly 10 kilometres east of Bridgetown. Banks Beer BreweryTour & Souvenir Shop, Errol Barrow Roundabout and The Paradise Nature Park are key reasons to visit.
