Flying from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 14 hours 5 minutes.
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Helsinki six hours behind Hong Kong.
Flights from HKG to HEL start from 20:35 — the earliest with Finnair. The last service of the day is at 21:35 with Finnair. Overall, you can take your pick of ten weekly Hong Kong International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your HKG to HEL flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Flying into Helsinki (and then exploring more of Finland!) is a breeze with Finnair. This popular airline has direct flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Most travelers choose to travel with Finnair on this route.
Finnair is the most punctual carrier that operates HKG to HEL flights, with 78.57% of its services landing on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hong Kong International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between HKG and HEL:
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Kansai International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Right now, $295 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Hong Kong International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $534. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from HKG to HEL, book your journey seven months ahead of your departure date.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
The address for HKG is 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Hong Kong International Airport, 73.04% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Hong Kong International Airport from central Hong Kong, it takes about 30 minutes if you're traveling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 20 miles from the airport to the city center.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your vacation off to a relaxed start by staying near HKG. Whether you're taking an early flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're landing on a late Hong Kong International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near HEL:
Pick up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and explore Helsinki and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
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.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Helsinki. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport for July if you want to explore Helsinki during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 54ºF and 79ºF.
January has average temperatures of between 10ºF and 37ºF. Look for cheap tickets from HKG to HEL sometime then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Finland
You've done Helsinki, now it's time to discover more of Finland. Travel about 10 miles west to Espoo to tick off its top attractions. From Kannusilta riverside walk to Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Tampere is another favorite destination in Finland and is around 100 miles north-west of Helsinki. No journey is complete without a visit to Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.