Flying from Porto Airport (OPO) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki is two hours ahead of Porto and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you get on your OPO to HEL flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Porto Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between OPO and HEL include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
61 € is the best price for a one-way Porto Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. Return flights start from 133 €. These prices can change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from OPO to HEL, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Porto Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from OPO to HEL.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Porto Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
Of the departures from Porto Airport, 75% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Porto Airport from central Porto, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near OPO. Whether you're catching an early flight from Porto Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you have a late Porto Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near HEL:
Pick up a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car and explore Helsinki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are popular providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Helsinki Vantaa Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
From Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Helsinki is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Porto Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Helsinki. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Porto Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from OPO to HEL in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many places in Finland waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Helsinki. Around 16 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Nuuksio Park, Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Finland, head for Tampere, about 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve are highlights.