Flying from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Alicante.
Every week, there are 11 Alicante-Elche Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights. If you prefer to take off early, pick the 05:45 Ryanair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 21:35 with Norwegian Air Sweden.
To ensure you get on your ALC to HEL flight, 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 standard rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
You can travel nonstop to Helsinki, Finland. Take off with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Finnair.
Ryanair is a leader in on-time performance for ALC to HEL flights, with 88.24% of its services landing on schedule.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Alicante-Elche Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ALC and HEL:
Frederic Chopin Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is $55. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $115. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from ALC to HEL by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organize your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ALC to HEL by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Of all flights leaving Alicante-Elche Airport, 73.22% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Alicante to Alicante-Elche Airport is approximately 14 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to ALC? If you're boarding an early flight from Alicante-Elche 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 need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Alicante-Elche Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Grab a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and discover Helsinki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
From Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Helsinki is approximately 19 kilometers away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the center by car.
Getting there on public transport takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Helsinki. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport for July if you want to go to Helsinki during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ALC to HEL around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Finland
You've seen Helsinki, now it's time to discover more of Finland. Travel about 16 kilometers west to Espoo to check off its leading sights. From Kannusilta riverside walk to Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Finland, consider Tampere, about 161 kilometers north-west of Helsinki. Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum are key reasons to visit.