Travelling from Brussels to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Brussels to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). Brussels Airport (BRU) and Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) are Brussels's main airports.
The average duration of a direct Brussels to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki. The city operates on the UTC+2 timezone and is one hour ahead of Brussels.
With 18 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Brussels Airport (BRU) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) is the most popular route. Finnair operates the earliest flight at 6:35am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest departure from BRU to HEL is with Finnair at 7:10pm.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Brussels to HEL.
Flying during a popular month such as September? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Brussels Airport (BRU) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Brussels to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) depart from this terminal.
When jetting out of BRU, you can take a direct flight from Brussels to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport with Finnair.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between BRU and HEL is Finnair.
Finnair leads the way as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 88.48% of its services landing on schedule.
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Brussels, BRU can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Brussels Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Brussels to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of the departures from Brussels Airport, 75% land on schedule at their destination.
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Looking to fly out of Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)? Direct Brussels to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) plane tickets are available from here.
From CRL, direct flights from Brussels to HEL can be booked with Ryanair.
Ryanair attracts the most bookings on the CRL to HEL route.
Want a carrier that consistently lands on time? Your best bet is Ryanair. 92.86% of its flights between Brussels South Charleroi Airport and Helsinki-Vantaa Airport touch down on schedule.
CRL is around 56 kilometres from central Brussels. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Brussels to HEL flight, stay in one of these hotels near Brussels South Charleroi Airport:
78% of flights leaving Brussels South Charleroi Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Brussels to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around two weeks before your Brussels to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Helsinki. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is RM106. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM222. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Brussels to HEL. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Brussels to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport tickets across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Brussels to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Brussels to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). September is when most people visit Helsinki. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in January.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Brussels to HEL plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Brussels to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Helsinki
Start your Helsinki trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Brussels to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Helsinki Cathedral, Helsinki Central Station and Finnish National Opera and Ballet are top attractions which should feature on any good Helsinki itinerary.
Explore more of Finland
Tampere is just one of the many cities in Finland waiting to be discovered once you've seen Helsinki. Around 145 kilometres away to the northwest, popular attractions include Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Finland, head for Turku, roughly 153 kilometres west of Helsinki. Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral and Ruissalo Nature Conservation Area are the start of reasons to visit.
