Flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki is nine hours ahead of Vancouver and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Your YVR to HEL flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Right now, 262 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 575 €. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from YVR to HEL if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from YVR to HEL.
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Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Of the departures from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% arrive on time at their destination.
Vancouver International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near YVR:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider booking a hotel near HEL if you're on a late Vancouver International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and explore beyond Helsinki's main sights.
Booking your ride 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 is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Helsinki. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Helsinki in February.
When reserving your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from YVR 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
Helsinki has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Finland just waiting to be explored. Around 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a visit to Espoo will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Tampere is another well-known destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No journey is complete without visiting Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.