Travelling from Belfast to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): What you need to know
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki. The city follows the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours ahead of Belfast.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Belfast to HEL. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time like June? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Belfast to HEL that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Belfast International Airport (BFS), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between BFS and HEL include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Located around 19 kilometres from central Belfast, BFS can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Belfast International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Belfast to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
Of the flights that depart from Belfast International Airport, 68% land on time at their destination.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Split up your flight from Belfast to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Top stopovers between George Best Belfast City Airport and HEL include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
With public transport, you can travel from central Belfast to BHD in around 25 minutes. The terminal is roughly 5 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 15 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near George Best Belfast City Airport the day before your Belfast to HEL flight:
George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time performance of 69%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider booking a hotel close to HEL if you have a late flight from Belfast to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Check in to one of these options and call it a night faster:
Follow your own route with a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and find adventure across Helsinki and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Belfast to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 18 kilometres from the centre of Helsinki. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
At the moment, $151 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $293. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Belfast to HEL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Belfast to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Belfast to HEL.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Belfast to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Belfast to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Belfast to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). September is when most people visit Helsinki. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in January.
Lock in a Belfast to HEL plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Helsinki to range from 12ºC to 26ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Belfast to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Helsinki
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Helsinki right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Belfast to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Helsinki Cathedral, Helsinki Central Station and Finnish National Opera and Ballet are attractions you won't want to skip in Helsinki.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Finland waiting to be discovered. Around 145 kilometres northwest of Helsinki, a visit to Tampere will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.
Around 153 kilometres west of Helsinki, Turku is another essential stop in Finland. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral and Ruissalo Nature Conservation Area.