Flying from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Corfu and Helsinki share the same timezone, UTC+2.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your CFU to HEL flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between CFU and HEL:
Riga International Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Frederic Chopin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Right now, 65 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 239 €. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from CFU to HEL, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Finding cheap flights from CFU to HEL is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from CFU arrive on schedule 81.97% of the time.
To reach Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport from central Corfu, it takes around 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to CFU? If you're boarding an early flight from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Reserve a hotel close to HEL if you're taking a late Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and discover Helsinki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are well-known companies to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Helsinki. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the busiest month for flights from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Helsinki in February.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CFU to HEL in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
You've done Helsinki, now it's time to explore other corners of Finland. Travel about 16 kilometres west to Espoo to tick off its leading sights. From Kannusilta riverside walk to Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Finland, consider Tampere, roughly 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum are highlights.
