Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Toronto: what you need to know
Toronto is six hours behind Helsinki, where Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located. Toronto observes the UTC-4 timezone.
Allow plenty of time to make your HEL to Toronto flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Taking off during a peak time like a public holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper plane ticket from HEL to Toronto. All you need to do is deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
HEL is around 10 miles from central Helsinki. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Toronto? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near HEL:
When it comes to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport's on-time performance, data shows 60.23% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Toronto
$255 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Toronto flight. A return ticket right now is $403. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap flight from HEL to Toronto. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you have flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Toronto ticket.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Toronto by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is around 17 miles from the center of Toronto. If you're opting for a ride-share or a cab, the drive takes about 25 minutes.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near YYZ if you're coming in on a late flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Toronto. Settle into one of these options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Pearson International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion or Thrifty and venture far and wide through Toronto and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Pearson International Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from HEL to Toronto can help you lock in the best possible rate.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Once your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Toronto has landed, you can make your way to the city center in around 35 minutes by car. Central Toronto is roughly 2 miles from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ).
Public transport will get you there in around 40 minutes.
Following your HEL to Toronto flight, rest your head at a hotel near YTZ. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, National or Avis and be on your way in a flash.
Call dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from YTZ one week ahead of time often means lower prices and a greater selection of vehicles.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) is around 65 miles from central Toronto. It'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to reach the city center by cab or ride-share once you've hopped off your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Toronto.
The journey takes about 4 hours 5 minutes when traveling by public transport.
If you don't want to travel to the center, find a hotel near YKF. Get comfortable at one of these options after your HEL to Toronto flight:
Start your travels without stressing about how to get to your destination with a Region of Waterloo International Airport rental car. Book your ideal wheels with trusted names here like Avis, Enterprise and Budget.
Rental providers sometimes offer discounts on early bookings, so reserve your vehicle from YKF a few weeks in advance of your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Toronto. A bit of planning goes a long way in savings.
Best time to go to Toronto
Before scheduling your flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Toronto, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Toronto offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty to do, while the low season means you'll get better deals on hotels and smaller crowds.
The warmest month in Toronto is July, with temperatures ranging between 57ºF and 82ºF. Lock in your Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Toronto plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
January has average temperatures of between 10ºF and 34ºF. Search for a cheap ticket from HEL to Toronto around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Toronto
Start your Toronto trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Toronto, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great vacation has to include some sightseeing. Royal Ontario Museum, CN Tower and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District are attractions you won't want to skip in Toronto.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Toronto, now it's time to explore more of Canada. Journey about 310 miles north-east to Montreal to tick off its top attractions. From Mount Royal Park to Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, your itinerary will be busy.
Ottawa is another favorite destination in Canada and is around 220 miles north-east of Toronto. No journey is complete without visiting Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.
