Flying from Beirut Airport (BEY) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Beirut.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your BEY to HEL flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Beirut Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BEY and HEL:
Copenhagen Airport
Warsaw Chopin Airport
Larnaca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beirut Airport (BEY) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Beirut Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight is 143 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 342 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from BEY to HEL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Beirut Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BEY to HEL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Beirut Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Beirut Airport (BEY)
85% of flights departing from Beirut Airport land at their destination on time. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from BEY.
Beirut Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Beirut. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to BEY? If you're boarding an early flight from Beirut Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're landing on a late Beirut Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near HEL:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and chase adventure across Helsinki and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Helsinki Vantaa Airport about two weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
September is the most popular month for flights from Beirut Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Helsinki in March.
Lock in your flight from Beirut Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport for July if you'd like to visit Helsinki during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BEY to HEL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many places in Finland waiting to be discovered after you've seen Helsinki. Around 16 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Nuuksio Park, Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art.
Tampere is another essential stop in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No journey is complete without visiting Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.