Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Bergen Airport (BGO): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bergen Airport.
The timezone in Bergen is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Helsinki.
Choose from six weekly Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bergen Airport flights. The 16:05 departure with Finnair is the earliest flight you can take. Finnair operates the last service of the day at 16:05.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HEL to BGO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Finnair offers direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bergen Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Bergen — and maybe even more of Norway if your schedule allows.
Finnair is the top choice for travellers on this route.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for HEL to BGO flights is Finnair.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bergen Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between HEL and BGO include:
Oslo Airport Gardermoen
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Bergen Airport (BGO)
R 1,343 is the lowest price for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bergen Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 2,805. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from HEL to BGO by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bergen Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from HEL to BGO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bergen Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
60.23% of flights departing from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near HEL? If you're catching an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bergen Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Bergen Airport (BGO)
If you're landing on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bergen Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near BGO:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Bergen Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Sixt and find adventure across Bergen and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Bergen Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Bergen Airport (BGO) to central Bergen
Bergen Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Bergen. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Bergen Airport (BGO)
The quietest month for a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bergen Airport is February, while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Bergen based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bergen Airport for August if you'd like to explore Bergen during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HEL to BGO sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Norway
Bergen has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Norway just waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres east of Bergen, a visit to Oslo will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Viking Ship Museum, The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet and Akershus Fortress.
Trondheim is another essential stop in Norway and is around 434 kilometres north-east of Bergen. No journey is complete without a visit to Kristiansten Fortress, Ringve Museum and Old Town Bridge.