Flying from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Helsinki is one hour ahead of Paris and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from CDG to HEL start from 06:50 — the earliest with Finnair. The last departure is at 19:25 with Air France. In total, you can take your pick of 34 weekly Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flights.
Your CDG to HEL flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Traveling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious 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 a breeze with Finnair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Finnair is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating CDG to HEL flights is Finnair. Its services land as scheduled 78.06% of the time.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CDG and HEL:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight is $74. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $165. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from CDG to HEL by booking at least one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from CDG to HEL.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, 65% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport from central Paris, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 26 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to CDG:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Book a hotel close to HEL if you're catching a late Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and chase adventure across Helsinki and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Helsinki Vantaa Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
From Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Helsinki is approximately 18 kilometers away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the center by car.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Helsinki. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CDG to HEL sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many places in Finland waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Helsinki. Around 16 kilometers away to the west, well-known attractions include Nuuksio Park, Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art.
Tampere is another standout destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometers north-west of Helsinki. No journey is complete without experiencing Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.
