Flying from Paris to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Organising your flight from Paris to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) begins with finding the most convenient airport to kick off your trip. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are the main departure points in Paris.
Expect to be in the air for 3 hours. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Paris to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki. The city operates in the UTC+2 timezone and is 1 hour ahead of Paris.
The busiest route is from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), with 58 direct weekly services. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from CDG to HEL is the 06:50 Finnair service. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 19:30 with Air France.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Paris to HEL.
Popular months like June or other peak seasons mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Take the express route from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Nonstop flights from Paris to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) are available from here.
Air France is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Paris to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport leaving from CDG.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight from Paris to HEL that includes a stopover. To see the options leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Major stopovers between CDG and HEL include:
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
CDG is about 27 kilometres from the centre of Paris. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will give you the quickest route and available public transport options.
After a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Paris to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Planning to leave from Paris Orly Airport (ORY)? You can book a direct flight from Paris to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) out of this hub.
The most popular airlines that offer direct flights from Paris to HEL departing from ORY include:
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Paris to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Visit friends or family or cross another city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, check out these options between Paris Orly Airport and HEL:
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
You can reach ORY from central Paris in approximately 34 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 57 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Paris to HEL, chill out in one of these hotels close to Paris Orly Airport:
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Paris to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 29 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 44 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
$38 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Paris to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Return flights start from $97. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
It's best to book 9 months before your departure date. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to score flight tickets from Paris to HEL around that time.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Paris to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for each month.
Create a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through push notifications or email. We'll let you know when prices go down. Good timing makes all the difference when searching for flight tickets from Paris to HEL.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Paris to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Helsinki, consider the pace you like to travel at.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Paris to HEL in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from Paris to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Helsinki
Start your Helsinki trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Paris to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Helsinki is to check out its most popular attractions. Some highlights include Helsinki Cathedral, Temppeliaukio Church and Seurasaari Open-Air Museum.
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