Flying from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is five hours behind Ho Chi Minh City.
Give yourself enough time to catch your SGN to HEL flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between SGN and HEL include:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Dubai Airport
Phuket Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Right now, 230 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 626 €. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SGN to HEL if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Finding cheap flights from SGN to HEL is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
61% of flights leaving from Ho Chi Minh City Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Ho Chi Minh City Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Ho Chi Minh City. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near SGN:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're landing on a late Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near HEL:
Follow your own route with a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and find adventure across Helsinki and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Helsinki Vantaa Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki Vantaa Airport to central Helsinki has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
September is the busiest month for flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Helsinki in March.
Book your flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport for July if you want to explore Helsinki during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SGN to HEL in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
You've done Helsinki, now it's time to discover more of Finland. Travel about 16 kilometres west to Espoo to check off its leading attractions. From Nuuksio Park to Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
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 Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.