Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Palanga International Airport (PLQ): what you need to know
Helsinki and Palanga are in the UTC+2 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Leave enough time to make your HEL to PLQ flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Palanga International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between HEL and PLQ include:
Riga International Airport
Oslo Airport Gardermoen
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Palanga International Airport (PLQ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Palanga International Airport flight is 87 €. A return plane ticket is currently 178 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HEL to PLQ if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Palanga International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across every month and score a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from HEL to PLQ.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Palanga International Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
When it comes to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport's on-time performance, data shows 60.23% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near HEL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Palanga International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Palanga International Airport (PLQ)
If you have a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Palanga International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near PLQ:
Pick up a Palanga International Airport rental car and discover Palanga and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Toprent and Sixt are leading providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Palanga International Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Palanga International Airport (PLQ) to central Palanga
Palanga International Airport to the centre of Palanga has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
When to fly to Palanga International Airport (PLQ)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Palanga International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Palanga. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Palanga is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Lock in your flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Palanga International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HEL to PLQ sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Lithuania
Vilnius is just one of the many places in Lithuania waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Palanga. Around 306 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Gediminas Tower, Vilnius Old Town and Vilnius Cathedral Basilica of Sts Stanislaus and Vladislaus.
Kaunas is another essential stop in Lithuania and is around 209 kilometres south-east of Palanga. No journey is complete without a visit to Kaunas Castle, Old Town Kaunas and Pazaislis Monastery.