Travelling from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Helsinki eight hours ahead of San Jose.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SJO to HEL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak month like April? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SJO and HEL:
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How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
R 7,795 is the lowest price for a one-way San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. Return flights start at R 18,200. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SJO to HEL if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from SJO to HEL.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
When it comes to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79% of flights complete their journey on time.
San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport is about 18 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Booked an early flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near SJO:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and experience more of Helsinki and beyond.
For 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 the centre of Helsinki has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The quietest month for a flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is March, while September is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Helsinki based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SJO to HEL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Finland
You've visited Helsinki, now it's time to explore other corners of Finland. Journey around 16 kilometres west to Espoo to check off its top sights. From Nuuksio Park to Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Tampere is another must-experience destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No trip is complete without visiting Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.
