Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): what you need to know
The timezone in Birmingham is UTC+0, which is two hours behind Helsinki.
Leave enough time to make your HEL to BHX flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Birmingham International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between HEL and BHX include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
R 1,809 is currently the best price for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 3,536. These fares may change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HEL to BHX if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Birmingham International Airport.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Birmingham International Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
60.23% of flights that leave from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near HEL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Birmingham International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
If you have a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near BHX:
Explore without limits with a Birmingham International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and find adventure across Birmingham and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Birmingham International Airport around one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
Birmingham International Airport to the centre of Birmingham has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
June is the most popular month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Birmingham International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Birmingham in January.
Book your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Birmingham International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Birmingham during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HEL to BHX sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Birmingham. Around 161 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Bristol is another well-known destination in United Kingdom and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Birmingham. No journey is complete without dropping by Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.