Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Manchester.
Flights from MAN to HEL start at 09:55 — the earliest with Finnair. The latest departure is at 18:00 with Finnair. In total, you can choose from 12 weekly Manchester Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your MAN to HEL flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Finnair has direct flights from Manchester Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Helsinki — and maybe even more of Finland if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Finnair on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates MAN to HEL flights is Finnair. Its services land without delay 78.7% of the time.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manchester Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MAN and HEL:
London Heathrow Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Oslo Gardermoen Airport
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
65% of flights departing from Manchester Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Manchester to Manchester Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near MAN? If you're catching an early flight from Manchester Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to HEL if you're catching a late Manchester Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and venture far and wide through Helsinki and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Helsinki Vantaa Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki Vantaa Airport to central Helsinki has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It'll take around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
September is the busiest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Helsinki in March.
When reserving your flight from Manchester Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MAN 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
You've done Helsinki, now it's time to explore other corners of Finland. Travel around 16 kilometres west to Espoo to check off its must-visit sights. From Nuuksio Park to Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Tampere is another standout destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No journey is complete without seeing Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.