Travelling from Melbourne to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Melbourne to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL).
Helsinki is nine hours behind Melbourne. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki, which runs on the UTC+2 timezone.
Your flight from Melbourne to HEL won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Melbourne to HEL departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 67.71% of flights complete their journey on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
Unwind before your Melbourne to HEL flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Most flights that depart Avalon Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near HEL and turn out the lights sooner:
Hit the road running by picking up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and explore beyond Helsinki's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
The centre of Helsinki is about 16 kilometres from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is R 10,432. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 18,417. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to HEL. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Melbourne to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport tickets across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Melbourne to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
February is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), while June is the most popular. Find the best time to visit Helsinki based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your Melbourne to HEL plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Helsinki
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Helsinki:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Helsinki Cathedral, Fortress of Suomenlinna and Helsinki Central Station are highlights which should feature on any good Helsinki itinerary.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Finland just waiting to be discovered. About 145 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, a visit to Tampere will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.
Turku is another essential stop in Finland and is around 153 kilometres west of Helsinki. No trip is complete without a visit to Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral and Ruissalo Nature Conservation Area.
