Cheap flights to Helsinki (HEL)

Helsinki has long been a popular destination among business travelers as well as anyone wanting to discover Finland itself. The city is by far the largest in the country and it's also the main hub for those going elsewhere in the country or even to nearby Tallinn, Estonia. There is some long-haul service direct from North America, but most cheap flights to Helsinki will involve a plane change in Europe. Using Webjet you’ll be able to quickly find the cheapest flights on any airline as well as the best days to fly for the absolute lowest price airfare possible. The city is the home and primary hub for FinnAir, which is the national airline of Finland serving over 50 international destinations from Helsinki. They are part of the OneWorld alliance, so you can reach the city from nearly any corner of the globe with one ticket. Transportation from the airport to the city is fast and efficient, though not always cheap, and rental cars are available and worthwhile for those exploring the interior of the country.

Airfare to Helsinki

While it's not one of the bargain destinations in Europe, cheap flights to Helsinki are not impossible to find. FinnAir has frequent service to many cities, including some in North America, and several other large carriers located in northern Europe also make frequent connections. Promotional fares are often available before each major season so it's worth checking prices several times if your budget is tight.

Flight information for Helsinki Airport

Helsinki Airport has been frequently voted among the favorite airports in Europe, and its on-time record is among the best as well. There are two large terminals that are both used for international flights, and Terminal 2 has recently expanded to handle flights from some of the larger Airbus aircraft. As the Finnish language is incomprehensible by most foreign travelers everything is translated into English and all key airport personnel speak English fluently, so finding your way around is straightforward.

Airlines that fly into Helsinki Airport

FinnAir is the national carrier and they use Helsinki as their hub to reach most large cities in Europe and several key overseas hubs as well. If you are coming from North America then you can often find cheap flights that include one European stop on Aer Lingus, British Airways, IcelandAir, KLM Airlines, and Scandinavian Airlines. If you are coming from within Europe than great deals can be found on EasyJet Airlines, which flies in directly from both London and Paris.

Helsinki Airport ground transportation

There is no rail link to the airport, but the FinnAir City bus is fast and relatively cheap, and can be used regardless of the airline you used. Public buses can get you into the city center in about 35 minutes for a lower fare, and fixed-fare shared and private taxis are good options for those interested in door-to-door service.

Car rental companies at Helsinki Airport

  • Alamo
  • Hertz
  • National