Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Turku Airport (TKU): what you need to know
Helsinki and Turku share the UTC+2 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Leave enough time to make your HEL to TKU flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Turku Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between HEL and TKU:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Riga International Airport
Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Turku Airport (TKU)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Turku Airport flight is 68 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 213 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from HEL to TKU, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Turku Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need 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 there's a new deal on cheap flights from HEL to TKU.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Turku Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, data shows 60.23% of flights complete their journey on time.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to HEL? If you've booked an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Turku Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Turku Airport (TKU)
If you're landing on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Turku Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near TKU:
Travel at your own pace with a Turku Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from FIRENT, Budget or Thrifty and discover more of Turku and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Turku Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Turku Airport (TKU) to central Turku
Turku Airport to central Turku has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Turku Airport (TKU)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Turku Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Turku. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in December.
When booking your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Turku Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Turku, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from HEL to TKU in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki is just one of the many places in Finland waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Turku. Around 153 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Helsinki Cathedral, Temppeliaukio Church and Seurasaari Open-Air Museum.
Espoo is another well-known destination in Finland and is around 137 kilometres east of Turku. No journey is complete without visiting Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.