Travelling from Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Helsinki two hours ahead of Aberdeen.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your ABZ to HEL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Aberdeen International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ABZ and HEL:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Manchester Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Aberdeen International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is C$133. A return plane ticket right now is C$342. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ABZ to HEL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Aberdeen International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Finding cheap flights from ABZ to HEL is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Aberdeen International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Aberdeen International Airport, data shows 68.69% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Aberdeen International Airport from central Aberdeen, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near ABZ? If you're boarding an early flight from Aberdeen International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to HEL if you have a late Aberdeen International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and explore Helsinki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are top providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Helsinki. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the busiest month for flights from Aberdeen International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Helsinki in February.
Before locking in your flight from Aberdeen International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ABZ to HEL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Finland waiting to be explored. Around 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a visit to Espoo will fill your itinerary to the brim. 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. No visit is complete without checking out Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.