Traveling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Helsinki.
Take your pick of 117 weekly Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flights. The 06:30 departure with Air France is the earliest available. Finnair operates the last service of the day at 23:15.
Your HEL to CDG flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Air France has direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Paris — and maybe even more of France if time allows.
Air France is the airline most travelers choose for this route.
The most punctual carrier offering HEL to CDG flights is Air France. Its services arrive as scheduled 75.41% of the time.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HEL and CDG:
Hamburg Airport
Brussels Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
$57 is currently the best price for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. A return flight starts at $182. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To get cheap tickets from HEL to CDG, reserve your journey ten months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 12 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near HEL:
Arriving at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you're arriving on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near CDG:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Paris and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Charles de Gaulle Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
From Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris is approximately 17 miles away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the center driving.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Paris. If you want a quieter vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Paris, with the temperature ranging from 55ºF to 84ºF.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HEL to CDG in January. Average temperatures are between 28ºF and 48ºF then.
Explore more of France
Paris is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be discovered. About 240 miles south-east of Paris, a visit to Lyon will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Around 210 miles south-west of Paris, Nantes is another essential stop in France. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.