Travelling from Sao Paulo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): What you need to know
Set your travel plans in motion by considering where you'll board your flight from Sao Paulo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are Sao Paulo's main airports.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki. The city operates on the UTC+2 timezone and is five hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
Your flight from Sao Paulo to HEL won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
With more people on the move during high season, plan to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Sao Paulo to HEL leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Travelling from central Sao Paulo to GRU takes about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Sao Paulo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, data shows 75.54% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
CGH is around 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It'll take 15 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Sao Paulo to HEL flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 73.8%.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
VCP is roughly 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey time of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Make catching an early Sao Paulo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Viracopos Airport and head to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
Flights that take off from VCP arrive at their final stop as scheduled 75.02% of the time.
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near HEL and fast-forward to bedtime:
Travel at your own speed with a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and chase adventure across Helsinki and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Sao Paulo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Central Helsinki is roughly 16 kilometres from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research before you go.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
436 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. A return flight starts at 657 €. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to HEL, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
Cheap Sao Paulo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to go to Helsinki. June is when most people book flights from Sao Paulo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Sao Paulo to HEL plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Helsinki
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Helsinki right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Sao Paulo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Helsinki Cathedral, Fortress of Suomenlinna and Helsinki Central Station are highlights which should be on every Helsinki itinerary.
Explore more of Finland
You've done Helsinki, now it's time to discover more of Finland. Journey around 145 kilometres north-west to Tampere to check off its top sights. From Pyynikki Observation Tower to The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 153 kilometres west of Helsinki, Turku is another essential stop in Finland. No visit is complete without checking out Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral and Ruissalo Nature Conservation Area.