Helsinki Flight Tips

  Top Airlines That Fly To Helsinki

Book cheap flights & plane tickets to Helsinki with Jetsetz. Jetsetz is an airline consolidator that specializes in cheap flights to Helsinki, Finland.  As a wholesaler, Jetsetz compares top airlines & travel websites to find the cheapest flights to Helsinki.  Some of the top airlines that fly to Helsinki are: Finnair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Aeroflot, British Airways, Iberia, KLM, SAS, Lufthansa, American and Delta Air Lines to name a few.  Most of these airlines offer cheap non-stop flights to Helsinki as well as direct flights to Helsinki through various airports located in the United States, England, Europe and Russia.   Jetsetz also works with international airlines that offer cheap one-way flights to Helsinki.

   Helsinki Vantaa International  Airport (HEL)

The best way to find cheap flights to Helsinki is to book your flights to the Helsinki Vantaa International Airport (HEL).  The Helsinki Vantaa International Airport is the largest airport in Finland and is the primary gateway into country.  The Helsinki Vantaa International Airport is also the best airport to search for cheap flights to Finland and the surrounding region.  If you are searching for cheap flights to the Helsinki Vantaa International Airport, please enter the airport code HEL into the arrival city search box. For more information on the Helsinki Vantaa International Airport, please visit the Helsinki Airport Information section below.

   Best Time To Fly To Helsinki

The best time to fly to Helsinki is between May – June, as the weather is pleasant, and the tourist season has not begun yet. October - December is the low season and is the best time to find cheap flights to Helsinki. November is the cheapest month to fly to Helsinki.  If you are planning to fly during these times, be sure to book your flight at least 60 days prior to your departure date to get the cheapest fare. Summer is the peak travel season, with the most expensive prices on flights to Helsinki.

   Cheap Flights From Helsinki 

The Helsinki Vantaa International Airport’s central location makes it a great airport to find cheap flights from Helsinki. There are numerous international airlines that offer cheap flights from the Helsinki Vantaa International Airport (HEL). If you plan to fly within Finland, you wll need to catch a domestic flight from the Helsinki Vantaa International Airport.  Most domestic flights throughout Finland are handled by Norwegian Air and Finnair.To catch your domestic flight from the Helsinki Vantaa International Airport, you will need to move from the International terminal to the Domestic terminal. Depending on where you are located in the terminal, you also may need to check your bag through customs and security, so be sure to give yourself at least 2 hours to connect to your domestic flight within the airport.

   Helsinki Airport Transportation

If you choose to fly into the Helsinki International Airport, you will need to work out your ground transportation. The Helsinki International Airport is located 20 km north of Helsinki's city center. The best way to travel from the Helsinki International Airport to the Helsinki city center is to take the Helsinki Ring Rail Line. The Helsinki Ring Rail Line takes 20 minutes to travel from the Helsinki Airport to the Helsinki city center. The public transportation system in general, is great in Helsinki. You can get anywhere by taxi, metro, or car rental once you arrive in the city center. If you are planning on traveling to other cities within Finland, you will probably want to hire a rental car.  You can either rent a car at the Helsinki International Airport or take public transportation into the city center and rent a car at one of the rental car offices located throughout Helsinki. 

   Top Things To Do In Helsinki

Helsinki offers travelers a unique experience when coming to Europe. Most of the sights in Helsinki are situated within walking distance of the city center, such as the Temppeliaukio Kirro (Church Rock), the Russian influenced Uspenski Cathedral, Helsinki Cathedral and the Old Market Hall, one of the oldest markets in Finland.  Spend time in the ESPA a lavish green space park situated in the middle of the city. Take a vintage tram ride from Havis Amanda Fountain at Market Square. Helsinki’s bohemian and creative homes can still be found in the Puu Vallia area, a hip neighborhood with cool coffee houses, trendy bars and restaurants.  Take the short ferry ride to the Suomenlinna a large Swedish built maritime fortress UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to several museums and Finland’s only remaining WWII submarine. Get rejuvenated at a Finnish sauna.  Public saunas are in the districts of Kotiharji, Merhaka, Hermanni or in the new Loyly complex at the south end of the Helsinki Peninsula.  Families will want to ride the rollercoasters at the 65-year-old Linnanmaki amusement park.  For hiking, walking and biking trails, drive a few minutes out of Helsinki to the Sibelius Park and take a picture in front of the Sibelius Monument.