Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague.
The timezone in Prague is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Helsinki.
Take your pick of 26 weekly Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flights. The 06:20 departure with Finnair is the earliest flight you can take. Finnair operates the last service of the day at 17:35.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your HEL to PRG flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Getting to Prague (and then discovering more of Czechia!) is a snap with Finnair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague.
Finnair is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Finnair is the most punctual carrier operating HEL to PRG flights, with 69.72% of its services arriving on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between HEL and PRG:
Tallinn Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
R 1,334 is currently the best price for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight. Return flights start at R 2,846. These fares can change based on demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HEL to PRG if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Save time looking for cheap flights from HEL to PRG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Of the flights that depart from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% arrive on time at their destination.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to HEL? If you've booked an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
If you're getting in on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near PRG:
Pick up a Vaclav Havel Airport Prague rental car and discover Prague and beyond with your own wheels. Rent Plus, Panek and Carwiz are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to central Prague
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is roughly 18 kilometres from central Prague. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. To escape the crowds, head to Prague in April.
Lock in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague for July if you'd like to go to Prague during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from HEL to PRG in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) on average.
Explore more of Czechia
You've visited Prague, now it's time to discover other corners of Czechia. Journey around 177 kilometres south-east to Brno to tick off its top attractions. From Brno astronomical clock to Old Town Hall and Moravian Museum, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Ostrava is another well-known destination in Czechia and is around 274 kilometres east of Prague. No trip is complete without seeing Silesian-Ostrava Castle, National Cultural Monument Lower Vitkovice and Bolt Tower Cafe.