Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Tartu Airport (TAY): what you need to know
Around 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tartu Airport.
Helsinki and Tartu share the UTC+2 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from HEL to TAY start from 13:30 — the earliest with Finnair. The last service of the day is at 23:55 with Finnair. Overall, you can take your pick of 13 weekly Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tartu Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your HEL to TAY flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Finnair is your gateway to discovering Tartu (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Estonia!). Check out the direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tartu Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Finnair has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Among carriers operating HEL to TAY flights, Finnair has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Tartu Airport (TAY)
80 € is currently the best price for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tartu Airport flight. A return flight starts from 157 €. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Book seven months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HEL to TAY.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tartu Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tartu Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
60.23% of flights departing from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Helsinki-Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tartu Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to HEL:
Arriving at Tartu Airport (TAY)
If you're arriving on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tartu Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near TAY:
Travel beyond Tartu and head to places that aren't on the typical itinerary with your own wheels. You can grab a Tartu Airport rental car from providers like Sixt or Budget.
Give yourself a better shot at scoring the lowest price by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your ride from Tartu Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a good idea.
Getting from Tartu Airport (TAY) to central Tartu
Tartu Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Tartu. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tartu Airport (TAY)
February is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tartu Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Tartu in July.
The warmest month in Tartu is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tartu Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HEL to TAY in January. Average temperatures are between -15ºC (5ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Estonia
Tallinn is just one of the many cities in Estonia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Tartu. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Old Town of Tallinn, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Kadriorg Palace - Kadriorg Art Museum.
Around 145 kilometres north-east of Tartu, Narva is another favourite stop in Estonia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Joaoru – Eesti suurim kuiv jõeorg, Carl Linnè ürdiaed and Skateboard Park.
