Flying from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Around 3 hours is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Paris.
Choose from 58 weekly Charles de Gaulle Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights. The 06:50 departure with Finnair is the earliest flight you can take. Air France operates the last service of the day at 19:30.
Your CDG to HEL flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Traveling to Helsinki (and then exploring more of Finland!) is easy with Air France. This popular carrier has direct flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Air France tops the list for bookings on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating CDG to HEL flights is Air France. Its services land as scheduled 66.12% of the time.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CDG and HEL:
Hamburg Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Right now, $89 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Charles de Gaulle Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $172. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from CDG to HEL, book your trip seven months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CDG to HEL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Of the departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% land on time at their destination.
Charles de Gaulle Airport is around 17 miles from central Paris. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near CDG. Whether you're catching an early flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Charles de Gaulle Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar to explore Helsinki and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
From Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Helsinki is approximately 12 miles away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the center driving.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Helsinki. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with temperatures ranging between 54ºF and 79ºF. Lock in your flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºF and 37ºF. Search for cheap tickets from CDG to HEL around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many places in Finland waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Helsinki. Around 10 miles away to the west, its top attractions include Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Around 100 miles north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another favorite stop in Finland. Experience major highlights starting with Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.
