Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Helsinki nine hours behind Sydney.
To ensure you catch your SYD to HEL flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between SYD and HEL include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Changi International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
$332 is the lowest price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,009. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SYD to HEL, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SYD to HEL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport's on-time performance, 69.62% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey on public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near SYD. Whether you've booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're coming in on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near HEL:
Grab a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and explore Helsinki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are popular providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks before you travel.
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 get to the center driving.
It takes around 45 minutes when traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Helsinki. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SYD to HEL sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Finland you'll want to see. About 16 kilometers west of Helsinki, a trip to Espoo will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Around 161 kilometers north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another essential stop in Finland. Experience major highlights starting with Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.