Flying from Melbourne to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) taking off from here.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki. The city operates in the UTC+2 timezone and is 9 hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to HEL, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it simple to find a flight from Melbourne to HEL that includes a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between MEL and HEL include:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
From the centre of Melbourne, MEL is around 24 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to work out the best way to get there.
After an easy start to your break? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Melbourne to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider booking a hotel close to HEL if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Helsinki. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 29 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 44 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
For a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, $732 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just $1,425. These are the lowest fares right now but could change depending on availability.
To score flight tickets from Melbourne to HEL, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Getting flight tickets from Melbourne to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know right away if there's a deal you won't want to miss. It's simple to do, and it'll save you the hassle of looking for flight tickets from Melbourne to HEL every day.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Melbourne to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Helsinki. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Before booking a flight from Melbourne to HEL, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap flights from Melbourne to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Helsinki
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Helsinki right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Helsinki Cathedral, Temppeliaukio Church and Seurasaari Open-Air Museum are essential stops on your Helsinki itinerary.
Complete your Helsinki trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Helsinki and see the city on your own terms. Easily compare prices from trusted providers in one place after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Melbourne to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.