Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY): what you need to know
Paris's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Paris one hour behind Helsinki.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your HEL to ORY flight.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Paris Orly Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HEL and ORY:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Geneve Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Paris Orly Airport flight is 76 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 164 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from HEL to ORY. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Paris Orly Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Snapping up cheap flights from HEL to ORY couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Paris Orly Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
60.23% of flights departing from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach Helsinki-Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to HEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Paris Orly Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Paris Orly Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ORY instead:
Grab a Paris Orly Airport rental car and explore Paris and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Paris Orly Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to central Paris
You'll find ORY at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Orly Airport to central Paris has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
July is the most popular month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Paris Orly Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Paris in April.
Book your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Paris Orly Airport for August if you'd like to explore Paris during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HEL to ORY around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Paris is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of France just waiting to be explored. Around 386 kilometres south-east of Paris, a trip to Lyon will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Nantes is another well-known destination in France and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. No journey is complete without experiencing Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.