Flying from Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki is two hours ahead of Newcastle and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your NCL to HEL flight.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Newcastle International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between NCL and HEL:
Copenhagen Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
C$145 is the best price for a one-way Newcastle International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Return flights start at C$343. These fares can change depending on demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from NCL to HEL if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Newcastle International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
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Handy information about Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
When it comes to Newcastle International Airport's on-time performance, 71.29% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Newcastle International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Newcastle. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near NCL? If you've booked an early flight from Newcastle International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Newcastle International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Helsinki and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the most popular month for flights from Newcastle International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Helsinki in February.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Newcastle International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from NCL to HEL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Finland
You've seen Helsinki, now it's time to explore other corners of Finland. Travel about 16 kilometres west to Espoo to tick off its popular sights. From Kannusilta riverside walk to Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Finland, consider Tampere, about 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum are key highlights.