Flying from Kristiansand Airport (KRS) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Kristiansand.
To ensure you get on your KRS to HEL flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kristiansand Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between KRS and HEL:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Kristiansand Airport (KRS) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
$191 is currently the best price for a one-way Kristiansand Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Return flights start from $299. These fares can change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from KRS to HEL, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Kristiansand Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Handy information about Kristiansand Airport (KRS)
70.62% of flights leaving from Kristiansand Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Kristiansand Airport from central Kristiansand, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Kristiansand Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to KRS:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Reserve a hotel close to HEL if you're on a late Kristiansand Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and discover more of Helsinki and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to central Helsinki has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the most popular month for flights from Kristiansand Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Helsinki in February.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Kristiansand Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from KRS to HEL in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC and 3ºC then.
Explore more of Finland
You've visited Helsinki, now it's time to explore more of Finland. Journey about 16 kilometres west to Espoo to tick off its leading sights. From Kannusilta riverside walk to Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another favourite stop in Finland. No visit is complete without checking out Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.