Travelling from Singapore to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): What you need to know
Singapore has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Singapore to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) leaving from Changi International Airport (SIN) or Seletar Airport (XSP).
Book a direct Singapore to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 13 hours 30 minutes.
Helsinki is six hours behind Singapore. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki, which follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Changi International Airport (SIN) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) is the busiest route, with 7 direct services each week. Get from SIN to HEL on Finnair's 9:35pm flight.
To ensure you get on your flight from Singapore to HEL, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Singapore
Changi International Airport (SIN)
You can hop on a direct flight from Singapore to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) leaving from Changi International Airport (SIN).
Book your direct flight from Singapore to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport with Finnair. This well-known airline offers services from SIN.
The top choice among passengers flying between SIN and HEL is Finnair.
Finnair is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 76.67% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Singapore to HEL with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Changi International Airport (SIN), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between SIN and HEL include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Travelling from central Singapore to SIN takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Changi International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Singapore to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Changi International Airport, 68.95% of flights complete their journey on time.
Seletar Airport (XSP)
On public transport, you can travel from central Singapore to XSP in around 1 hour 25 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Singapore to HEL flight? Relax in a hotel near Seletar Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Singapore to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Grab a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and explore Helsinki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Singapore to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Helsinki. The time it takes to get to the centre in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Singapore to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Right now, R 6,087 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Singapore to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 11,104. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Singapore to HEL, book your plane ticket six months before your planned departure.
The best month for scoring cheap Singapore to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
Stay on top of deals for plane tickets from Singapore to HEL by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Singapore to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
The best time to fly from Singapore to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the busiest month for flights from Singapore to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). Visit Helsinki in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a Singapore to HEL plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Helsinki to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Singapore to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Helsinki
After booking your flight from Singapore to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Helsinki:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Helsinki when you're ready to sightsee. Make your way to Helsinki Cathedral followed by Fortress of Suomenlinna and Helsinki Central Station.
Explore more of Finland
You've done Helsinki, now it's time to explore other corners of Finland. Travel about 145 kilometres north-west to Tampere to check off its top sights. From Pyynikki Observation Tower to The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Turku is another favourite destination in Finland and is around 153 kilometres west of Helsinki. No trip is complete without visiting Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral and Ruissalo Nature Conservation Area.
