Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Tehran: what you need to know
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki. Based in the UTC+3:30 timezone, Tehran is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Helsinki.
Leave enough time to catch your HEL to Tehran flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Planning to travel during a peak time like a public holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from HEL to Tehran with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. The most sought-after stopovers include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Located around 10 miles from central Helsinki, HEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near HEL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tehran or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are just the thing:
Of the flights that depart from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% land on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Tehran
$141 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tehran flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $312. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from HEL to Tehran, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
Finding cheap tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tehran is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' function to get the lowest prices across the month and pick up an epic deal.
Finding a cheap flight from HEL to Tehran is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available.
Snag an affordable flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tehran with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Airports in Tehran
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is around 35 miles from central Tehran. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 1 hour.
Few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've jetted in on a late flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tehran. Remis Hotel and Rexan Hotel are handy options near IKA.
Best time to go to Tehran
Travel to Tehran in high season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tehran in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Lock in a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tehran plane ticket with a departure in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 73ºF to 100ºF.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºF and 50ºF. Search for a cheap ticket from HEL to Tehran around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Tehran
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Tehran right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tehran:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. National Museum of Iran, Golestan Palace and Azadi Tower are top sights which should be on any good Tehran itinerary.
Explore more of Iran
Isfahan is just one of the many places in Iran waiting to be discovered once you've seen Tehran. Around 210 miles away to the south, well-known attractions include Hasht Behesht Palace, Jameh Mosque of Isfahan and Kakh-e Ali Qapu.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Iran, head for Qom, about 80 miles south of Tehran. Ferdosi Park, Astaneh Museum and Gonbad Sabz Garden are the start of reasons to visit.
