Flying from Faro Airport (FAO) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Faro Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is 4 hours 55 minutes.
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, making Helsinki two hours ahead of Faro.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your FAO to HEL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Finnair offers direct flights from Faro 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 your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Finnair.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Faro Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between FAO and HEL:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
At the moment, $70 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Faro Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $177. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from FAO to HEL, reserve your trip nine months before your departure date.
Plan your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Faro Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from FAO to HEL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Faro Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Faro Airport, data shows 76.66% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Faro to Faro Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near FAO? If you're catching an early flight from Faro Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Faro Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Grab a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and explore Helsinki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Faro Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Helsinki. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Faro Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from FAO to HEL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Finland
You've done Helsinki, now it's time to discover other parts of Finland. Journey around 16 kilometres west to Espoo to check off its must-visit sights. From Kannusilta riverside walk to Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another essential stop in Finland. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.