Travelling from Buenos Aires to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): What you need to know
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is five hours ahead of Buenos Aires. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Buenos Aires to HEL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as September and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP)
The journey from central Buenos Aires to AEP takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Buenos Aires to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels close to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield:
64% of flights leaving from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield touch down at their destination on schedule.
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE)
Break up your flight from Buenos Aires to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport and HEL include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Buenos Aires to EZE in about 1 hour 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Buenos Aires to HEL flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport:
78% of all departures from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Buenos Aires to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near HEL:
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around two weeks before your Buenos Aires 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.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is $1,343. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $2,172. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Buenos Aires to HEL. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Cheap Buenos Aires to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
January is the quietest month for flights from Buenos Aires to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), while September is the most popular. Figure out the best time to go to Helsinki based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC. Book your Buenos Aires to HEL plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Buenos Aires to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Helsinki
Start your Helsinki trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
All great adventures should 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
You've seen Helsinki, now it's time to explore other parts of Finland. Travel around 145 kilometres northwest to Tampere to check off its leading sights. From Pyynikki Observation Tower to The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another great destination in Finland, head for Turku, about 153 kilometres west of Helsinki. Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral and Ruissalo Nature Conservation Area are the start of reasons to visit.