Travelling from Ivalo Airport (IVL) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Ivalo Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Ivalo.
Flights from IVL to HEL start from 00:10 — the first with Finnair. The latest departure is at 23:55 with Finnair. Overall, you can choose from 20 weekly Ivalo Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your IVL to HEL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like February, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Finnair is your gateway to discovering Helsinki (and maybe even some other great parts of Finland!). Browse the direct flights from Ivalo Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Finnair.
Finnair is the most punctual carrier operating IVL to HEL flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ivalo Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Here are the top stopovers between IVL and HEL:
Kittila Airport
Vienna International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Ivalo Airport (IVL) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
R 1,712 is the best price for a one-way Ivalo Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 3,895. These prices may change depending on demand.
Book 11 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from IVL to HEL.
The cheapest month for flights from Ivalo Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from IVL to HEL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Ivalo Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Ivalo Airport (IVL)
Ivalo Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Ivalo. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 2 hours 10 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near IVL. Whether you have an early flight from Ivalo Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Reserve a hotel near HEL if you're taking a late Ivalo Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and find adventure across Helsinki and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to the centre of Helsinki has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the most popular month for flights from Ivalo Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Helsinki in February.
Lock in your flight from Ivalo Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport for July if you want to explore Helsinki during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from IVL to HEL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many cities in Finland waiting to be explored once you've seen Helsinki. Around 16 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another essential stop in Finland. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.