Flying from Kuusamo Airport (KAO) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Kuusamo Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Kuusamo.
Choose from 13 weekly Kuusamo Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights. The 09:00 departure with Finnair is the earliest you can take. Finnair operates the last service of the day at 23:10.
To ensure you catch your KAO to HEL flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as February? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Finnair has direct flights from Kuusamo Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Helsinki — and maybe even more of Finland if you have time.
Finnair has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Among carriers operating KAO to HEL flights, Finnair leads the way for on-time arrivals.
If you'd love to discover a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Kuusamo Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Dusseldorf International Airport is a sought-after stop between KAO and HEL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuusamo Airport (KAO) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
94 € is currently the best price for a one-way Kuusamo Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Return flights start from 177 €. These prices can change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from KAO to HEL, reserve your trip two months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Kuusamo Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from KAO to HEL by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kuusamo Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Kuusamo Airport (KAO)
Of all flights leaving Kuusamo Airport, 64.78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Kuusamo Airport from central Kuusamo, it takes around 10 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 2 hours 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to KAO? If you've booked an early flight from Kuusamo Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Reserve a hotel near HEL if you're taking a late Kuusamo Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and discover Helsinki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are top outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to the centre of Helsinki has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the most popular month for flights from Kuusamo Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Helsinki in February.
Book your flight from Kuusamo Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport for July if you'd like to visit Helsinki during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from KAO to HEL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Finland you should also see. About 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a trip to Espoo will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Finland, consider Tampere, about 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum are among the biggest draws.
