Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Helsinki one hour behind Riyadh.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your RUH to HEL flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between RUH and HEL:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Vienna International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is 125 €. A round-trip fare is currently 261 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from RUH to HEL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from King Khaled International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from RUH to HEL.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from King Khaled International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from RUH arrive on schedule 86.76% of the time.
Central Riyadh to King Khaled International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to RUH? If you've booked an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Reserve a hotel near HEL if you're on a late King Khaled International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and venture far and wide through Helsinki and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Helsinki. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Helsinki. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from RUH to HEL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many places in Finland waiting to be explored once you've seen Helsinki. Around 16 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Tampere is another sought-after destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No trip is complete without a visit to Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.