Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Paris: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Paris is 2 hours 55 minutes.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki. Following the UTC+1 timezone, Paris is one hour behind Helsinki.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the most traveled route, with 36 weekly departures to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from HEL to CDG is with Finnair at 20:30. Choose the first departure with Air France at 06:30 if you want to fly out earlier.
To avoid rushing for your HEL to Paris flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling over a peak time like September? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Direct Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Paris tickets are available for booking. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) will be where your journey ends.
You can choose from a variety of carriers operating direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Paris, such as:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from HEL to Paris. All you need to do is deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The journey from central Helsinki to HEL takes about 30 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a hotel near HEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Paris, these accommodation options will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 84% of flights that take off from HEL arrive at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Paris
49 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Paris flight. Return plane tickets start at 137 €. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Book four months before your departure date. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from HEL to Paris.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Paris tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to the centre of Paris takes around 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 26 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Paris. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from HEL to Paris.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Paris. After your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Paris, it'll take you around 25 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 40 minutes or so.
There are some comfortable places to drop your things at near ORY. Kick back and get cosy after your HEL to Paris flight at any of these well-located options:
Call dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from ORY one week in advance often means more savings and a wider range of vehicles.
The address for Paris Orly Airport is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Find your way to the city centre after your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Paris has arrived. Central Paris is around 88 kilometres from Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) and takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to reach by car.
If you use public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you don't want to make the journey to the centre, head for a hotel close to BVA. Make yourself comfortable at one of these options after your HEL to Paris flight:
If you're looking for a specific kind of vehicle, lock in your ride from BVA about three weeks before your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Paris. This improves your chances of getting the car you prefer, on top of a better deal.
The address for Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
July is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Paris. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Paris in January.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Paris plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HEL to Paris in January when temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Paris
After booking your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Paris, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Paris:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower and Musee d'Orsay are must-do's during your Paris adventure.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Paris. Around 386 kilometres away to the southeast, top sights here include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Around 338 kilometres southwest of Paris, Nantes is another essential stop in France. Experience major highlights starting with Machines of the Isle Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas.
