Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Girona-Costa Brava Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 55 minutes.
Girona is one hour behind Helsinki and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your HEL to GRO flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Ryanair has direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Girona-Costa Brava Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Girona — and maybe even more of Spain if you have time.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Ryanair.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Girona-Costa Brava Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between HEL and GRO:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Stansted Airport
Riga International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO)
66 € is the lowest price for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Girona-Costa Brava Airport flight. Return flights start from 136 €. These prices can change based on availability.
Get cheap tickets from HEL to GRO by booking at least eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Girona-Costa Brava Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure 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 Girona-Costa Brava Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
60.23% of flights taking off from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near HEL? If you've booked an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Girona-Costa Brava Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO)
Consider booking a hotel close to GRO if you're taking a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Girona-Costa Brava Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Girona-Costa Brava Airport rental car and explore Girona and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, Firefly and Drivalia are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Girona-Costa Brava Airport around four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO) to central Girona
Girona-Costa Brava Airport to central Girona has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Girona-Costa Brava Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Girona. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
When booking your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Girona-Costa Brava Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Girona, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HEL to GRO around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Spain
Girona is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres west of Girona, a trip to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Spain, consider Logroño, about 434 kilometres west of Girona. Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real are key reasons to visit.