Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Paphos International Airport (PFO): what you need to know
Helsinki and Paphos are both in the UTC+2 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
To ensure you get on your HEL to PFO flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Paphos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between HEL and PFO include:
Riga International Airport
Frederic Chopin Airport
Tallinn Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Paphos International Airport (PFO)
At the moment, R 882 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Paphos International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,980. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from HEL to PFO, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Paphos International Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from HEL to PFO is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Paphos International Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
60.23% of flights leaving from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near HEL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Paphos International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Paphos International Airport (PFO)
If you're coming in on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Paphos International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near PFO:
Travel at your own pace with a Paphos International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Elephant Rent A Car, Get Your Car or Aercar and find adventure across Paphos and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Paphos International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Paphos International Airport (PFO) to central Paphos
Paphos International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of Paphos. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Paphos International Airport (PFO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Paphos International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Paphos in April.
When reserving your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Paphos International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Paphos, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HEL to PFO around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Cyprus
You've visited Paphos, now it's time to explore other corners of Cyprus. Journey about 97 kilometres north-east to Nicosia to check off its top attractions. From Ledra Street Crossing Point to Selimiye Mosque and Venetian walls of Nicosia, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another major destination in Cyprus, consider Limassol, roughly 56 kilometres east of Paphos. Πλατεία Συντάγματος - Plac Syntagma, Syrou Park and Linear Park Lellas karagianni are among its highlights.
