Flying from Bangkok to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): What you need to know
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) is Bangkok's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Bangkok to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) departing from here.
The average duration of a direct Bangkok to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is 12 hours 30 minutes.
Helsinki is five hours behind Bangkok. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.
The most popular route is from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), with 11 direct weekly services. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from BKK to HEL is the 7:05am Finnair option. If a later start suits your schedule, the last departure is at 3pm with Finnair.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Bangkok to HEL.
Travelling during a popular month like February? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
You can find a direct flight from Bangkok to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK).
When leaving from BKK, you can take a direct flight from Bangkok to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport with Finnair.
Finnair is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from BKK to HEL.
Finnair ranks highest for on-time performance. A dependable 87.85% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Bangkok to HEL. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
The journey from central Bangkok to BKK takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Bangkok to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport:
Of the departures from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, 73% touch down on time at their destination.
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Split up your flight from Bangkok to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some popular stopovers between Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport and HEL are:
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
You can get to DMK from central Bangkok in approximately 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to travel the 24 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Bangkok to HEL flight? Unwind in a hotel near Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
60% of flights taking off from Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Have a late flight from Bangkok to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near HEL and be in snooze mode sooner:
For the best deal, book your ride around two weeks in advance of your Bangkok to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
From Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, central Helsinki is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
$396 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. A return flight starts at $1,114. These prices may change based on availability.
To find cheap flights from Bangkok to HEL, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Bangkok to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Bangkok to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). September is the peak month for travel to Helsinki. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in January.
When booking your Bangkok to HEL plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 26ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Helsinki
Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Helsinki:
Your visit to Helsinki wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions worth exploring include Helsinki Cathedral, Helsinki Central Station and Finnish National Opera and Ballet.
Explore more of Finland
You've done Helsinki, now it's time to discover more of Finland. Journey about 145 kilometres northwest to Tampere to tick off its must-visit sights. From Pyynikki Observation Tower to The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 153 kilometres west of Helsinki, Turku is another favourite stop in Finland. Start your sightseeing at Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral and Ruissalo Nature Conservation Area.