Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Kaunas Airport (KUN): what you need to know
Helsinki and Kaunas are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
Leave plenty of time to make your HEL to KUN flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Kaunas Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between HEL and KUN:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Kaunas Airport (KUN)
Right now, R 1,250 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Kaunas Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,912. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from HEL to KUN. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Kaunas Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from HEL to KUN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Kaunas Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
60.23% of flights that depart Helsinki-Vantaa Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach Helsinki-Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near HEL? If you've booked an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Kaunas Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Kaunas Airport (KUN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Kaunas Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KUN instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Kaunas Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Toprent and experience more of Kaunas and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Kaunas Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Kaunas Airport (KUN) to central Kaunas
From Kaunas Airport, Kaunas is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Kaunas Airport (KUN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Kaunas Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Kaunas in April.
The warmest month in Kaunas is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Kaunas Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HEL to KUN in January. Temperatures average between -13ºC (9ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Lithuania
Vilnius is just one of the many cities in Lithuania waiting to be explored after you've seen Kaunas. Around 88 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Gediminas Tower, Vilnius Old Town and Vilnius Cathedral Basilica of Sts Stanislaus and Vladislaus.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Lithuania, head for Klaipėda, roughly 193 kilometres north-west of Kaunas. Kiss, Pempininku Fountains and Jurgio Ambraziejaus Pabrėžos sensorinis sodas are key reasons to visit.
