Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, making Melbourne nine hours ahead of Helsinki.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your HEL to MEL flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HEL and MEL:
Changi International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Right now, 505 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 983 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from HEL to MEL, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from HEL to MEL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Of the departures from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Helsinki-Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near HEL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you're getting in on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near MEL:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Melbourne and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
January is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Melbourne in April.
Book your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for January if you'd like to explore Melbourne during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from HEL to MEL in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Geelong is another sought-after destination in Australia and is around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. No journey is complete without experiencing Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.