Travelling from Sao Paulo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): What you need to know
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is five hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Sao Paulo to HEL.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
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London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
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Located around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Sao Paulo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
CGH is around 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It takes 25 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 50 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Sao Paulo to HEL flight? Relax in a hotel near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport has an on-time performance of 75%. This figure shows how frequently flights that leave from this airport land on time.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
VCP is roughly 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're considering public transport, you can expect a journey of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Sao Paulo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Viracopos-Campinas International Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:
The on-time performance record of VCP is 74%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Sao Paulo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near HEL:
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Sao Paulo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Helsinki. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
376 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Return flights start from 619 €. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to HEL, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
September is when most people book flights from Sao Paulo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). Visit Helsinki in January for a more laid-back experience.
Lock in a Sao Paulo to HEL plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Helsinki to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Helsinki
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Helsinki right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Helsinki Cathedral, Helsinki Central Station and Finnish National Opera and Ballet are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Helsinki itinerary.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Finland just waiting to be discovered. Around 145 kilometres northwest of Helsinki, a trip to Tampere will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Finland, head for Turku, about 153 kilometres west of Helsinki. Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral and Ruissalo Nature Conservation Area are among its highlights.