Travelling from Mexico City to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can fly out of in Mexico City. Check out your options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) when booking your flight from Mexico City to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL).
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is eight hours ahead of Mexico City. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki.
Your flight from Mexico City 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 when you're travelling internationally.
Planning to travel during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Mexico City to HEL that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between MEX and HEL include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
80.91% of flights leaving Benito Juarez International Airport land at their destination on time. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of MEX.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
NLU is around 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
Kick back before your Mexico City to HEL flight at a hotel near Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time performance rate of 67.58%. This figure shows how often flights departing from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Have a late flight from Mexico City to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near HEL and get cosy, quick:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar to explore Helsinki and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your Mexico City to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Helsinki. How long it takes to get to the centre in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
R 8,035 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. A return flight starts at R 16,408. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Mexico City to HEL, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
Affordable Mexico City to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Mexico City to HEL.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Mexico City to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Mexico City to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). June is the peak month for travel to Helsinki. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in February.
Before locking in your Mexico City to HEL plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Helsinki
Start your Helsinki trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Helsinki Cathedral, Fortress of Suomenlinna and Helsinki Central Station are essential stops on your Helsinki itinerary.
Explore more of Finland
Tampere is just one of the many cities in Finland waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Helsinki. Around 145 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.
Around 153 kilometres west of Helsinki, Turku is another favourite stop in Finland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral and Ruissalo Nature Conservation Area.