Flying from Toronto to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
When searching for a flight from Toronto to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), there's a range of airports to depart from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are among Toronto's main options.
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is 6 hours ahead of Toronto. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki.
To ensure you get on your flight from Toronto to HEL, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Popular months like August or other busy periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The journey from central Toronto to YYZ takes approximately 49 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a convenient hotel near Pearson International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Toronto to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Break up your flight from Toronto to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or cross another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and HEL are:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
You can arrive at YTZ from the centre of Toronto in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 39 minutes to cover the 3 kilometres or so.
Get your vacation started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Toronto to HEL, unwind in one of these hotels close to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider booking a hotel close to HEL if you're catching a late flight from Toronto 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 centre of Helsinki. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 29 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 44 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is C$324. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$784. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
We suggest booking as soon as you can to get flight tickets from Toronto to HEL. You're more likely to land a great deal and have a wider choice of departure times and travel dates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your ticket from Toronto to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Helsinki in February when things are quieter.
Before you book a flight from Toronto to HEL, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 26ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Toronto to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Helsinki
After booking your flight from Toronto to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Helsinki:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Helsinki is to visit its top attractions. Highlights include Helsinki Cathedral, Temppeliaukio Church and Seurasaari Open-Air Museum.
Complete your Helsinki trip with a car rental
After you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Toronto to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, your next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Helsinki. Check out the deals and easily compare your options on price, fuel policies, and more.