Travelling from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Santorini International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 50 minutes.
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Santorini (Thira).
Every week, there are three Santorini International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights. To get going as early as possible, pick the 11:05 Finnair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 19:55 with Finnair.
To ensure you catch your JTR to HEL flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Finnair has direct flights from Santorini International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Helsinki — and maybe even more of Finland if you have time.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Finnair.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Santorini International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between JTR and HEL:
Frederic Chopin Airport
Oslo Airport Gardermoen
Naples International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Santorini International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is RM631. A return ticket is currently RM1,728. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To get cheap tickets from JTR to HEL, reserve your journey ten months ahead of your departure.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Santorini International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Picking up cheap flights from JTR to HEL is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Santorini International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Santorini International Airport (JTR)
92.74% of flights departing from Santorini International Airport land at their destination on time. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from JTR.
To reach Santorini International Airport from central Santorini (Thira), it takes about 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near JTR. Whether you have an early flight from Santorini International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're getting in on a late Santorini International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near HEL:
Explore without limits with a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and chase adventure across Helsinki and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the most popular month for flights from Santorini International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Helsinki in February.
Book your flight from Santorini International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport for July if you'd like to explore 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 JTR to HEL in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Finland just waiting to be explored. Around 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a trip to Espoo will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another favourite stop in Finland. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.