Flying from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Santiago de Compostela.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your SCQ to HEL flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. These are the top stopovers between SCQ and HEL:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Santiago de Compostela Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is R 1,149. A return ticket right now is R 3,127. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SCQ to HEL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SCQ to HEL.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
Santiago de Compostela Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81.44% of flights that depart SCQ reach their destination without delay.
Santiago de Compostela Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Santiago de Compostela. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near SCQ:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider booking a hotel near HEL if you're taking a late Santiago de Compostela Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and discover Helsinki and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are top providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to central Helsinki has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Helsinki. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SCQ to HEL in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many places in Finland waiting to be discovered after you've seen Helsinki. Around 16 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another favourite stop in Finland. Experience major highlights starting with Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.
