Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Tromso/Langnes Airport (TOS): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tromso/Langnes Airport.
Tromso is one hour behind Helsinki and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from HEL to TOS start from 06:35 — the first with Finnair. The last departure is at 18:55 with Finnair. In total, you can choose from 26 weekly Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tromso/Langnes Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your HEL to TOS flight.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Getting to Tromso (and then discovering more of Norway!) is easy with Finnair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tromso/Langnes Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Finnair.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for HEL to TOS flights is Finnair.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tromso/Langnes Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between HEL and TOS:
Oslo Airport Gardermoen
Bodo Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Tromso/Langnes Airport (TOS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tromso/Langnes Airport flight is R 1,418. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 3,246. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from HEL to TOS.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tromso/Langnes Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from HEL to TOS is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tromso/Langnes Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it'll take around 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near HEL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tromso/Langnes Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Tromso/Langnes Airport (TOS)
Consider staying in a hotel close to TOS if you have a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tromso/Langnes Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Tromso/Langnes Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Sixt and explore beyond Tromso's main sights.
Booking your ride from Tromso/Langnes Airport about one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Tromso/Langnes Airport (TOS) to central Tromso
From Tromso/Langnes Airport, Tromso is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 15 minutes.
When to fly to Tromso/Langnes Airport (TOS)
The quietest month for a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tromso/Langnes Airport is April, while February is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Tromso based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tromso/Langnes Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Tromso, with the temperature ranging from 7ºC (45ºF) to 18ºC (64ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HEL to TOS sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Norway
Tromso is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Norway just waiting to be explored. About 322 kilometres south-west of Tromso, a visit to Bodo will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Saltstraumen, Bodo Domkirke and Mount Ronvik.
Harstad is another standout destination in Norway and is around 137 kilometres south-west of Tromso. No trip is complete without dropping by Kanebogenfjæra, Sør-Troms Museum - AnnaRogde and Gansåstoppen parking.