Flying from Vancouver to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Planning your flight from Vancouver to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) begins with finding the best airport to start your trip. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are the main terminals in Vancouver.
Helsinki is 9 hours ahead of Vancouver. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Vancouver to HEL, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 26 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 33 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near Vancouver International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Vancouver to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to refresh yourself with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Vancouver to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, check out these options when taking off from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
You can arrive at CXH from the centre of Vancouver in about 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 16 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Vancouver to HEL? Unwind in a hotel near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base before your holiday officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Vancouver to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near HEL:
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to central Helsinki takes about 29 minutes by car. It's approximately 19 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
Getting there on public transport takes around 44 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
₹ 37,648 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Return flights start from ₹ 63,469. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
We suggest booking as early as possible to lock in flight tickets from Vancouver to HEL. You're more likely to score a great deal and enjoy a wider selection of flight times and travel dates.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
February is the quietest time of year to travel to Helsinki. Alternatively, join the crowds and take off in June. This is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Schedule your flight from Vancouver to HEL for July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Helsinki to range from 12ºC to 26ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Vancouver to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Helsinki
After booking your flight from Vancouver to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Helsinki:
One of the best ways to get to know Helsinki is to explore its most popular sights. Highlights include Helsinki Cathedral, Temppeliaukio Church and Seurasaari Open-Air Museum.
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