Travelling from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours.
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Berlin.
You can choose from 40 weekly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights. The 08:45 departure with Finnair is the earliest you can take. Finnair operates the last service of the day at 21:05.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BER to HEL flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Finnair is your gateway to exploring Helsinki (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Finland!). Check out the direct flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport offered by this carrier.
Most travellers choose to travel with Finnair on this route.
With 70.0% of its services landing on schedule, Eurowings is the most punctual carrier operating BER to HEL flights.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BER and HEL:
Riga International Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Frederic Chopin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
$69 is the best price for a one-way Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. A return flight starts from $164. These fares may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from BER to HEL, book your trip six months before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
When it comes to Berlin Brandenburg Airport's on-time performance, 74.2% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Berlin. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to BER? If you're catching an early flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Reserve a hotel close to HEL if you're catching a late Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and experience more of Helsinki and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is February, while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Helsinki based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BER to HEL in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Finland you should also see. About 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a visit to Espoo will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another favourite stop in Finland. Start your sightseeing at Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.