Travelling from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 12 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is five hours behind Bangkok.
Every week, there are 13 Suvarnabhumi Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as soon as possible, go for the 07:15 Finnair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 15:00 with Finnair.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BKK to HEL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Helsinki (and then discovering more of Finland!) is easy with Finnair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Finnair on this route.
With 74.16% of services arriving as scheduled, Finnair is the most punctual carrier offering BKK to HEL flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BKK and HEL:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Currently, 141 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Suvarnabhumi Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 465 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from BKK to HEL, reserve your journey six months ahead of your departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from BKK to HEL is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
When it comes to Suvarnabhumi Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.87% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Suvarnabhumi Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near BKK? If you've booked an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Reserve a hotel near HEL if you have a late Suvarnabhumi Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and discover Helsinki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
From Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Helsinki is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the busiest month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Helsinki in February.
Before locking in your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BKK to HEL sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Finland
You've seen Helsinki, now it's time to discover other corners of Finland. Travel about 16 kilometres west to Espoo to tick off its top sights. From Kannusilta riverside walk to Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Tampere is another well-known destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No trip is complete without a visit to Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.