Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Toronto: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 8 hours 10 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Toronto.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki. Based in the UTC-5 timezone, Toronto is seven hours behind Helsinki.
To avoid rushing for your HEL to Toronto flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like September, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Direct Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Toronto tickets are available for booking. Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is where you'll disembark.
Finnair is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Toronto.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from HEL to Toronto. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these popular options:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Located around 16 kilometres from central Helsinki, HEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car. The journey on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes.
Looking for a hotel near HEL? If you're catching an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Toronto, these accommodation options put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from HEL touch down on schedule 84% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Toronto
The best price we've found for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Toronto flight is R 5,203. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 10,176. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from HEL to Toronto, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
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Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto takes around 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near YYZ if you have a late flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Toronto. Pick one of these options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Toronto Pearson International Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from HEL to Toronto.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
After your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Toronto has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 10 minutes by car. Central Toronto is roughly 3 kilometres from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 20 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable places to drop your things at near YTZ. Kick back and get cosy after your HEL to Toronto flight at one of these well-located options:
Lock in the best price by reserving your ride from YTZ one week in advance. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) is around 72 kilometres from the centre of Toronto. It'll take you about 1 hour 10 minutes to reach the city centre by ride-share or taxi once you've stepped off your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Toronto.
If you're using public transport, the journey will take you about 1 hour 50 minutes.
If you don't want to make the trip to the centre, head for a hotel near YHM. Check in to one of these options after your HEL to Toronto flight:
Rental companies sometimes offer discounts on early bookings, so book your vehicle from YHM a few weeks in advance of your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Toronto. A little prep work can make a big difference in cost.
Best time to go to Toronto
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Toronto. July is the busiest month to visit Toronto. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in January.
The warmest month in Toronto is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Toronto plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from HEL to Toronto in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -15ºC (5ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
More about Toronto
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Toronto right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Toronto:
The Top CN Tower and CN Tower are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Toronto travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Royal Ontario Museum.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Canada you'll want to see. About 499 kilometres northeast of Toronto, a visit to Montreal will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Ottawa is another standout destination in Canada and is around 354 kilometres northeast of Toronto. No journey is complete without experiencing Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa.