Flying from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Helsinki two hours ahead of Belfast.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BHD to HEL flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from George Best Belfast City Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between BHD and HEL include:
London Heathrow Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Manchester Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
RM588 is the best price for a one-way George Best Belfast City Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. A return flight starts from RM1,153. These prices can change based on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BHD to HEL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
68.3% of flights taking off from George Best Belfast City Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to George Best Belfast City Airport from central Belfast, it takes about 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near BHD. Whether you have an early flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a George Best Belfast City Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and see more of Helsinki and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The quietest month for a flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is February, while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Helsinki based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from George Best Belfast City 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).
Search for cheap tickets from BHD to HEL in January if you like travelling 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 cities in Finland waiting to be explored after you've experienced Helsinki. Around 16 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another essential stop in Finland. Start your sightseeing at Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.