Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Beijing: what you need to know
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki. Operating on the UTC+8 timezone, Beijing is 6 hours ahead of Helsinki.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from HEL to Beijing.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore another city. When searching for flights from HEL to Beijing, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
If you have a passport from Finland, you'll need a visa to enter China. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Beijing for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you book and definitely before you fly.
HEL is around 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 29 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 44 minutes.
After a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near HEL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Beijing or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Beijing
282 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Beijing. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 486 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from HEL to Beijing, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Beijing is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Check out the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you time checking for cheap tickets from HEL to Beijing every day.
Make the most of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Beijing, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing is about 40 minutes by car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
Reserve a hotel close to PEK if you're catching a late flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Beijing. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Daxing International Airport (PKX) is about 56 kilometres from the centre of Beijing. Once you've disembarked your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Beijing, it'll take you around 1 hour and 3 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to PKX. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from HEL to Beijing:
Best time to go to Beijing
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Beijing while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Beijing, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Book your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Beijing for July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 21ºC to 35ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap flights from HEL to Beijing around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Beijing
Start your Beijing trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Beijing, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are popular attractions which should feature on every Beijing itinerary.
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