Flying from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Copenhagen Airport.
Copenhagen's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Copenhagen one hour behind Helsinki.
Take your pick of 65 weekly Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Copenhagen Airport flights. The 06:05 departure with Finnair is the earliest flight available. Finnair operates the last service of the day at 23:15.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your HEL to CPH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like September, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
You can fly nonstop to Copenhagen, Denmark. Take to the skies with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Copenhagen Airport:
Finnair is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Scandinavian Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for HEL to CPH flights, with 83.83% of services arriving on schedule.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Copenhagen Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between HEL and CPH include:
Oslo Gardermoen Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Riga International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
At the moment, 48 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Copenhagen Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 109 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book 11 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HEL to CPH.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Copenhagen Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from HEL to CPH.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Copenhagen Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
84% of flights departing from Helsinki Vantaa Airport reach their destination as planned. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from HEL.
Helsinki Vantaa Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Copenhagen Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near HEL:
Arriving at Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Copenhagen Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CPH instead:
Grab a Copenhagen Airport rental car and explore Copenhagen and beyond with your own wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Europcar and Sixt are top outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Copenhagen Airport around four weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
The quietest month for a flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Copenhagen Airport is March, while September is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Copenhagen based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Copenhagen Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Copenhagen, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
February has average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HEL to CPH sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Denmark
Odense is just one of the many places in Denmark waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Copenhagen. Around 145 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include H. C. Andersens House, H.C. Andersen Museum and Hans Christian Andersen's Childhood Home.
Around 225 kilometres north-west of Copenhagen, Aalborg is another essential stop in Denmark. No visit is complete without checking out Kunsten Museum of Modern Art Aalborg, Klosterkirken and Aalborg Historical Museum.