Travelling from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
Helsinki is one hour ahead of Berlin and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from BER to HEL start from 05:40 — the earliest with Eurowings. The last departure is at 20:20 with Finnair. Overall, you can take your pick of 27 weekly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your BER to HEL flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Finnair has direct flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Helsinki — and maybe even more of Finland if you have time.
Finnair is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Eurowings is the most punctual carrier operating BER to HEL flights. An impressive 83.33% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between BER and HEL:
Copenhagen Airport
Warsaw Chopin Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
$87 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. Return flights start from $177. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from BER to HEL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from BER to HEL.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Of the flights that depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
To get to Berlin Brandenburg Airport from central Berlin, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BER? If you're boarding an early flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're landing on a late Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near HEL:
Travel at your own speed with a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and discover more of Helsinki and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Helsinki Vantaa Airport about two weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is March, while September is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Helsinki based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport for July if you'd like to visit 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). Search for cheap tickets from BER to HEL sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many cities in Finland waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Helsinki. Around 16 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Nuuksio Park, Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art.
If you're eager to discover another side of Finland, head for Tampere, about 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve are key highlights.
