Flying from Vaasa Airport (VAA) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
A direct flight from Vaasa Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport takes 1 hour 2 minutes (on average). Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2 — identical to Vaasa.
You can choose from 74 weekly flights from Vaasa Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. The 00:05 departure with Finnair is the earliest flight available from VAA to HEL. Finnair operates the latest service of the day at 23:55 if early mornings aren't your thing.
Flying during a peak time like June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Helsinki (and then exploring more of Finland!) is straightforward with Finnair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Vaasa Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
For a flight within Finland, you won't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to bring another form of identity document, such as a driver's license or ID card. Once you've landed your cheap ticket from VAA to HEL, check your ID is valid before you fly.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vaasa Airport (VAA) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
C$105 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Vaasa Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. A return flight starts from C$215. These prices can change depending on availability.
To secure cheap flight tickets from VAA to HEL, book your journey 9 months ahead of the departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Vaasa Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from VAA to HEL. There's no need to check every day to find out if airfares have dropped. We'll update you when the price changes.
Play around with filters to find the best trip for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Vaasa Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Vaasa Airport (VAA)
Located around 11 kilometres from the center of Vaasa, Vaasa Airport can be reached in about 13 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 39 minutes.
Staying the night at a hotel can take the stress out of reaching the airport on time. If you're looking for somewhere to stay before your flight from Vaasa Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, check out Pro Apartments. It's a short ride from VAA.
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Book a hotel close to HEL if you have a late flight from Vaasa Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the center of Helsinki. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 29 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 44 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Vaasa Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Helsinki. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Vaasa Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 26ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from VAA to HEL in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC and 3ºC then.
More about Helsinki
Start your Helsinki trip right by finding an amazing place to stay. After booking your flight from VAA to HEL, browse our accommodation options including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Helsinki Cathedral, Temppeliaukio Church and Seurasaari Open-Air Museum are must-do's during your Helsinki adventure.
Complete your Helsinki trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not the only thing we're good at. Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, browse our great car rental deals that'll give you the flexibility and freedom to see the sights at your own pace. Then, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the ideal Helsinki stay.
