Flying from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, making Helsinki two hours ahead of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Take your pick of seven weekly Gran Canaria Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights. The 11:55 departure with Norwegian Air Sweden is the earliest flight available. Norwegian Air Sweden operates the last service of the day at 16:50.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your LPA to HEL flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like March. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Finnair offers direct flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Helsinki — and maybe even more of Finland if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Finnair.
The most punctual carrier offering LPA to HEL flights is Finnair. Its services arrive as scheduled 75.0% of the time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Gran Canaria Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between LPA and HEL include:
Tallinn Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Hamburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
At the moment, R 1,443 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Gran Canaria Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,163. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book seven months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from LPA to HEL.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from LPA to HEL couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when 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 your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Of the departures from Gran Canaria Airport, 68.09% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Gran Canaria Airport is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near LPA? If you're catching an early flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you have a late Gran Canaria Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near HEL:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar to explore Helsinki and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
From Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Helsinki is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the busiest month for flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Helsinki in February.
Book your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport for July if you'd like to go to Helsinki during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LPA to HEL in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Finland just waiting to be discovered. About 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a visit to Espoo will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Finland, consider Tampere, roughly 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum are among its highlights.