Travelling from Beijing to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Get your vacation planning started by considering the departure point for your flight from Beijing to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Daxing International Airport (PKX) are Beijing's main airports.
Helsinki is 6 hours behind Beijing. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Beijing to HEL, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
We make it simple to plan a flight from Beijing to HEL with a stopover. To see your options leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between PEK and HEL include:
Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport (CGO)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport (PRG)
PEK is around 31 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a handy hotel near Beijing Capital International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Beijing to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Split up your flight from Beijing to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Daxing International Airport and HEL are:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
The drive from central Beijing to PKX generally takes 1 hour and 3 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the city centre to the airport.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before your flight from Beijing to HEL? Relax in a hotel near Daxing International Airport before your break officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Beijing to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to the centre of Helsinki is about 29 minutes by car. It's approximately 19 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 44 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
For a one-way ticket from Beijing to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, C$509 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight starting from C$765. These are currently the lowest fares but may change based on availability.
We suggest booking as early as possible to lock in flight tickets from Beijing to HEL. You're more likely to bag a bargain and have a wider selection of flight times and travel dates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Beijing to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Finding a cheap ticket from Beijing to HEL is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when the price drops.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Beijing to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Enter your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
The best time to fly from Beijing to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
February is the quietest time of year to fly to Helsinki. Alternatively, follow the crowds and go in June. This is the most popular month for flights from Beijing to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Helsinki. July is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Beijing to HEL during then and you can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Beijing to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in January when temperatures average between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Helsinki
After locking in your flight from Beijing to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Helsinki:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Helsinki Cathedral, Temppeliaukio Church and Seurasaari Open-Air Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Helsinki.
Complete your Helsinki trip with a car rental
Once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Beijing to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, next up is choosing one of our car rentals in Helsinki. Browse the offers and easily compare options on price, pick-up convenience, fuel policies, and more.