Travelling from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki is three hours 30 minutes behind Colombo and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your CMB to HEL flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like February, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bandaranaike International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between CMB and HEL:
Hamad International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
RM1,407 is the best price for a one-way Bandaranaike International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Return flights start from RM2,979. These prices can change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CMB to HEL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Of the departures from Bandaranaike International Airport, 75.71% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Bandaranaike International Airport from central Colombo, it takes about 40 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to CMB? If you're boarding an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider booking a hotel near HEL if you're on a late Bandaranaike International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running 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.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride 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 19 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Helsinki. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CMB to HEL around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Finland
You've seen Helsinki, now it's time to discover more of Finland. Travel about 16 kilometres west to Espoo to check off its top sights. From Kannusilta riverside walk to Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Tampere is another must-experience destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No journey is complete without experiencing Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.