Flying from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki is two hours ahead of Leeds and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you catch your LBA to HEL flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between LBA and HEL include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Dublin Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
RM284 is the best price for a one-way Leeds Bradford International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Return flights start at RM604. These fares can change depending on availability.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from LBA to HEL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
68.63% of flights that leave from Leeds Bradford International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Leeds to Leeds Bradford International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near LBA? If you've booked an early flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're coming in on a late Leeds Bradford 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 tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near HEL:
Grab a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and discover Helsinki and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are popular providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to central Helsinki has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is February, while June is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Helsinki based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport for July if you want to go to Helsinki during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LBA to HEL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Finland
You've done Helsinki, now it's time to explore other corners of Finland. Journey around 16 kilometres west to Espoo to tick off its leading sights. From Kannusilta riverside walk to Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another major stop in Finland, head for Tampere, roughly 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum are among its highlights.