Flying from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, making Helsinki one hour ahead of Prague.
You can choose from 27 weekly Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights. The 08:10 departure with Finnair is the earliest you can take. Finnair operates the last service of the day at 19:35.
To ensure you get on your PRG to HEL flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Helsinki (and then seeing more of Finland!) is a snap with Finnair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Finnair.
Finnair is the most punctual carrier operating PRG to HEL flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between PRG and HEL:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Vienna International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is 61 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 145 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book ten months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PRG to HEL.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from PRG to HEL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
When it comes to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague's on-time performance, 69.89% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague from central Prague, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near PRG. Whether you're taking an early flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Book a hotel near HEL if you're catching a late Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and see more of Helsinki and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is February, while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Helsinki based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport for July if you want to go to Helsinki during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PRG to HEL in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
You've visited Helsinki, now it's time to explore other parts of Finland. Journey about 16 kilometres west to Espoo to check off its leading sights. From Kannusilta riverside walk to Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Tampere is another well-known destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No journey is complete without seeing Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.