Travelling from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, making Helsinki two hours ahead of Glasgow.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your PIK to HEL flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. These are the top stopovers between PIK and HEL:
Malaga Airport
Gran Canaria Airport
Tenerife South Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
111 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Return flights start from 240 €. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from PIK to HEL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from PIK to HEL is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Glasgow Prestwick Airport, data shows 76.7% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Glasgow Prestwick Airport from central Glasgow, it'll take about 40 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to PIK? If you're catching an early flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider booking a hotel near HEL if you have a late Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Settle into 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 wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Helsinki. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PIK to HEL in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Finland you should also see. About 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a trip to Espoo will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another essential stop in Finland. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.