Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Edinburgh is two hours behind Helsinki and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Choose from ten weekly Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Edinburgh Airport flights. The 06:35 departure with Finnair is the earliest available. Finnair operates the latest service of the day at 16:55.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HEL to EDI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Traveling during a peak month such as June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Edinburgh (and then exploring more of United Kingdom!) is a snap with Finnair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Finnair on this route.
Among carriers operating HEL to EDI flights, Finnair has the best record for on-time arrivals.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between HEL and EDI:
Copenhagen Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Oslo Airport Gardermoen
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
$78 is the lowest price for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Return flights start at $160. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from HEL to EDI, reserve your trip five months before your departure date.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Edinburgh Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from HEL to EDI by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
60.23% of flights that leave from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 19 kilometers from central Helsinki. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near HEL. Whether you have an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Edinburgh Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near EDI instead:
Follow your own route with an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and chase adventure across Edinburgh and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Edinburgh Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
From Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh is approximately 14 kilometers away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the center driving.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Edinburgh Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Edinburgh. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Edinburgh Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Edinburgh, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HEL to EDI sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Edinburgh has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom waiting to be explored. Around 402 kilometers south of Edinburgh, a visit to Birmingham will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Glasgow is another well-known destination in United Kingdom and is around 64 kilometers west of Edinburgh. No trip is complete without seeing Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum.