Traveling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Vaasa Airport (VAA): what you need to know
Expect to be airborne for around 1 hour 2 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vaasa Airport. Vaasa and Helsinki share the same timezone (UTC+2).
Flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vaasa Airport start from 00:05 — the earliest with Finnair. The latest flight in the day is the 23:55 service with Finnair. In total, you can choose from 25 weekly services from HEL to VAA.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're traveling during a high season in general.
Visiting Vaasa (and then exploring more of Finland!) is easy with Finnair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vaasa Airport.
Finding a convenient stopover on flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vaasa Airport is simple with our search tool. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options. Stockholm Arlanda Airport is a popular stopover when traveling from HEL to VAA.
Once you've booked your cheap ticket from HEL to VAA, get your travel documents in order. A passport or visa isn't necessary since you're flying within Finland. As long as you have some other identity document, like a driver's license or an ID card, you're good to go.
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Vaasa Airport (VAA)
C$102 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vaasa Airport. Return flights start at C$210. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap flight tickets from HEL to VAA if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
Organize your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vaasa Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from HEL to VAA. There's no need to search every day to see if fares have fallen. We'll update you when there's a change in price.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vaasa Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The journey from central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport takes around 44 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 29 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a handy hotel near HEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vaasa Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Vaasa Airport (VAA)
Consider checking in to Pro Apartments after your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vaasa Airport. It's a short drive from VAA and a good option if you want to get some rest right away.
Getting from Vaasa Airport (VAA) to central Vaasa
From Vaasa Airport, Vaasa is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 13 minutes to reach the center driving.
It'll take around 39 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Vaasa Airport (VAA)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vaasa Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Vaasa. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in December.
The warmest month in Vaasa is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 22ºC. Lock in your flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vaasa Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HEL to VAA in February. Average temperatures are between -14ºC and 0ºC then.
More about Vaasa
After locking in your flights from HEL to VAA, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Vaasa. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting city:
Old Vaasa's Marketplace and Terranova are just two of the top attractions to put on your Vaasa itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Amusement Park Wasalandia.
Complete your Vaasa trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Vaasa Airport, browse our low prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to find the best car rental price for your Vaasa escape.
