Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Vancouver is nine hours behind Helsinki and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your HEL to YVR flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vancouver International Airport. These are the top stopovers between HEL and YVR:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Keflavik International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight is 275 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 573 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HEL to YVR if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vancouver International Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near HEL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vancouver International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Grab a Vancouver International Airport rental car and discover Vancouver and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vancouver International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Vancouver in May.
Before locking in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vancouver International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
December sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HEL to YVR sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Canada
Surrey is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen Vancouver. Around 32 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
Around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver, Victoria is another favourite stop in Canada. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.