Flying from Colombo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll leave from in Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Colombo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) jetting off from here.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki. The city operates in the UTC+2 timezone and is 3 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.
To ensure you get on your flight from Colombo to HEL, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
We make it a cinch to plan a flight from Colombo to HEL that includes a stopover. To see the options leaving from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CMB and HEL include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
From the centre of Colombo, CMB is around 32 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
After a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Bandaranaike International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Colombo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Colombo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
From Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Helsinki is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 29 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 44 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is C$594. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,120. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
We recommend booking as early as possible to get flight tickets from Colombo to HEL. You're more likely to land a great deal and enjoy a wider choice of departure times and dates.
Finding flight tickets from Colombo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know straight away if there's a deal you won't want to miss. It's simple to do, and it'll save you time searching for a cheap ticket from Colombo to HEL every day.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Colombo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
The best time to fly from Colombo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the busiest month to catch a flight from Colombo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Helsinki, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Helsinki. July is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Colombo to HEL during then and you can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Colombo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in January when temperatures average between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Helsinki
Start your Helsinki trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Colombo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
One of the best ways to experience Helsinki is to check out its top sights. Essential stops include Helsinki Cathedral, Temppeliaukio Church and Seurasaari Open-Air Museum.
Complete your Helsinki trip with a car rental
Once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Colombo to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, the next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Helsinki. Browse the deals and easily compare your options on price, fuel policies, and more.
