Flying from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Helsinki one hour ahead of Warsaw.
Flights from WAW to HEL start at 08:55 — the earliest with Finnair. The last departure is at 21:15 with Finnair. Overall, you can choose from 23 weekly Warsaw Chopin Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your WAW to HEL flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Finnair is your gateway to discovering Helsinki (and perhaps some other great corners of Finland!). Browse the direct flights from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Finnair on this route.
Finnair tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for WAW to HEL flights, with 84.7% of its services landing on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Currently, 46 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Warsaw Chopin Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 122 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book 11 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from WAW to HEL.
The cheapest month for flights from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
Warsaw Chopin Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from WAW arrive on schedule 80% of the time.
Central Warsaw to Warsaw Chopin Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near WAW? If you've booked an early flight from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Book a hotel near HEL if you're catching a late Warsaw Chopin Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar to explore Helsinki and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Helsinki Vantaa Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
From Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Helsinki is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. September is the most popular month to visit Helsinki. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport for July if you'd like to visit Helsinki during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from WAW to HEL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around 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, top sights here include Nuuksio Park, Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another essential stop in Finland. Start your sightseeing at Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.