Flying from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is three hours 30 minutes behind Mumbai.
Leave enough time to catch your BOM to HEL flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Mumbai Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between BOM and HEL:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Handy information about Mumbai Airport (BOM)
Of all flights departing from Mumbai Airport, 56% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Mumbai to Mumbai Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Need a convenient hotel near BOM? If you're boarding an early flight from Mumbai Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're arriving on a late Mumbai Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near HEL:
Travel at your own pace with a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and experience more of Helsinki and beyond.
Booking your ride from Helsinki Vantaa Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki Vantaa Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Helsinki. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Mumbai Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is March, while September is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Helsinki based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Mumbai Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport for July if you want to visit Helsinki during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BOM to HEL in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many places in Finland waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Helsinki. Around 16 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions 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.