Flying from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Helsinki six hours behind Guangzhou.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your CAN to HEL flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CAN and HEL:
Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
$421 is currently the best price for a one-way Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. A return flight starts from $738. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from CAN to HEL, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from CAN make it to their destination as scheduled 86.05% of the time.
Central Guangzhou to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is around 20 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Searching for a convenient hotel near CAN? If you're boarding an early flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider booking a hotel close to HEL if you're taking a late Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Helsinki and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to the center of Helsinki has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 12 miles away.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the busiest month for flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Helsinki in February.
Book your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport for July if you want to visit Helsinki during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 54ºF and 79ºF.
January has average temperatures of between 10ºF and 37ºF. Search for cheap tickets from CAN to HEL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many cities in Finland waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Helsinki. Around 10 miles away to the west, top sights here include Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Finland, head for Tampere, about 100 miles north-west of Helsinki. Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum are key reasons to visit.