Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Planning your vacation begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Rio De Janeiro. Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) taking off from here.
Helsinki is 5 hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Rio De Janeiro to HEL.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Rio De Janeiro to HEL. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
From central Rio De Janeiro, GIG is around 18 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Catching an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport:
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near HEL:
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.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 44 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
For a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, C$535 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip starting from C$1,282. These are currently the lowest fares and may vary depending on availability.
We recommend booking as soon as possible to secure flight tickets from Rio De Janeiro to HEL. You're more likely to bag a bargain and have a wider selection of flight times and dates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Set up a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through push notifications or email. We'll let you know when prices go down. Timing matters when searching for flight tickets from Rio De Janeiro to HEL.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Rio De Janeiro to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the most popular month for flights from Rio De Janeiro to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. To avoid the crowds, head for Helsinki in February when it's quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Helsinki. The warmest month is July. Lock in your flights from Rio De Janeiro to HEL during then and you can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Helsinki
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Helsinki right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Helsinki Cathedral, Temppeliaukio Church and Seurasaari Open-Air Museum are top sights which should be on any good Helsinki itinerary.
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