Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Graz Airport (GRZ): what you need to know
Graz's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Graz one hour behind Helsinki.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your HEL to GRZ flight.
Flying during a peak month such as June? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Graz Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between HEL and GRZ include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Graz Airport (GRZ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Graz Airport flight is RM816. A return ticket is currently RM1,000. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from HEL to GRZ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Graz Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from HEL to GRZ.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Graz Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
60.23% of flights that take off from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Helsinki-Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it'll take about 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Graz Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to HEL:
Arriving at Graz Airport (GRZ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Graz Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near GRZ instead:
Pick up a Graz Airport rental car and explore Graz and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Alamo and Budget are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Graz Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Graz Airport (GRZ) to central Graz
From Graz Airport, Graz is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Graz Airport (GRZ)
The quietest month for a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Graz Airport is January, while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Graz based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Graz is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Graz Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from HEL to GRZ in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Austria
Vienna is just one of the many cities in Austria waiting to be explored after you've experienced Graz. Around 145 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Schonbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral and Vienna State Opera.
Linz is another essential stop in Austria and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Graz. No trip is complete without experiencing Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Hauptplatz.