Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Glasgow: what you need to know
The timezone in Glasgow is UTC+0. The city is two hours behind Helsinki, where Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your HEL to Glasgow flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Planning to travel during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for plane tickets from HEL to Glasgow, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
HEL is around 16 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Glasgow? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to HEL:
Of the flights that depart from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Glasgow
78 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Glasgow flight. A return plane ticket starts from 171 €. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from HEL to Glasgow. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Finding cheap tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Glasgow is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to access the lowest fares across the month and snap up a sweet deal.
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Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Glasgow. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 15 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel close to GLA if you're coming in on a late flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Glasgow. Choose one of these options and make arrival day easier:
Pick up a Glasgow International Airport rental car and discover Glasgow and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are top outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Glasgow International Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from HEL to Glasgow.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
The centre of Glasgow is located around 48 kilometres from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK). After your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Glasgow has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 40 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take about 55 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to drop your things at near PIK. Settle in and get cosy after your HEL to Glasgow flight at one of these well-located options:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Arnold Clark and make a speedy getaway.
Avoid potential price surges. Reserving your ride two weeks ahead of your arrival at PIK will help you save.
Best time to go to Glasgow
Visit Glasgow in high season if you prefer a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Glasgow during low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Lock in a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Glasgow plane ticket with a departure in July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from HEL to Glasgow around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Glasgow
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Glasgow right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Glasgow:
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Glasgow Cathedral are a couple of top attractions to put on your Glasgow itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Riverside Museum.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen Glasgow. Around 402 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Cardiff is another must-experience destination in United Kingdom and is around 499 kilometres south of Glasgow. No journey is complete without a visit to Cardiff Castle, Bute Park and Cardiff Bay.
