Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Rijeka Airport (RJK): what you need to know
Rijeka is one hour behind Helsinki and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your HEL to RJK flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Rijeka Airport. These are the top stopovers between HEL and RJK:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Hamburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Rijeka Airport (RJK)
72 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Rijeka Airport flight. Return flights start at 174 €. These fares can change depending on availability.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from HEL to RJK. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Rijeka Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Save time looking for cheap flights from HEL to RJK by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Rijeka Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near HEL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Rijeka Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Rijeka Airport (RJK)
Consider booking a hotel near RJK if you have a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Rijeka Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Rijeka Airport rental car and explore Rijeka and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, Sixt and Flizzr are top providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Rijeka Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to central Rijeka
Rijeka Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from the centre of Rijeka. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Rijeka Airport (RJK)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Rijeka Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Rijeka. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Rijeka Airport for August if you'd like to explore Rijeka during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HEL to RJK sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Croatia
Rijeka is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Croatia you should also see. About 129 kilometres north-east of Rijeka, a trip to Zagreb will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Zagreb Cathedral, Ban Jelacic Square and Museum of Broken Relationships.
If you're looking to explore another side of Croatia, consider Split, about 257 kilometres south-east of Rijeka. Diocletian's Palace, Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour are key reasons to visit.