Traveling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): what you need to know
Around 12 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hong Kong International Airport.
The timezone in Hong Kong is UTC+8, which is six hours ahead of Helsinki.
Each week, there are ten Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as early as possible, select the 00:35 Finnair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 00:50 with Finnair.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your HEL to HKG flight.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're traveling during peak periods in general.
Finnair has direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Hong Kong — and maybe even more of China if time allows.
Most travelers choose to travel with Finnair on this route.
With 67.24% of services landing on schedule, Finnair is the most punctual carrier offering HEL to HKG flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. These are the top stopovers between HEL and HKG:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight is $390. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $629. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from HEL to HKG.
The cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hong Kong International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from HEL to HKG.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hong Kong International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Of all flights departing from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% land on time at their destination.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 12 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hong Kong International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to HEL:
Arriving at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
If you're landing on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near HKG:
Getting from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
HKG is located at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
From Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong is approximately 20 miles away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the center driving.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Hong Kong. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hong Kong International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Hong Kong, with the temperature ranging from 79ºF to 90ºF.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HEL to HKG in January. Temperatures average between 52ºF and 68ºF then.
Explore more of China
Hong Kong is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be discovered. Around 80 miles north-west of Hong Kong, a visit to Guangzhou will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Canton Tower, Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall.
Around 17 miles north-west of Hong Kong, Shenzhen is another essential stop in China. Experience major highlights starting with Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.
