Flying from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Florence Airport (FLR): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Florence Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
Florence is one hour behind Helsinki and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your HEL to FLR flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Getting to Florence (and then exploring more of Italy!) is a cinch with Finnair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Florence Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Finnair on this route.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Florence Airport. These are the top stopovers between HEL and FLR:
Munich Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Florence Airport (FLR)
Currently, $131 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Florence Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $270. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from HEL to FLR. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Florence Airport.
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Handy information about Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Helsinki Vantaa Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 84% of flights that depart HEL land on time.
To get to Helsinki Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it takes around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to HEL? If you're catching an early flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Florence Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Florence Airport (FLR)
If you're arriving on a late Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Florence Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near FLR:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Florence Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, Noleggiare or RentSmart24 and explore beyond Florence's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Florence Airport about two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Florence Airport (FLR) to central Florence
Florence Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Florence. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It'll take around 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Florence Airport (FLR)
The quietest month for a flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Florence Airport is March, while September is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Florence based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Florence Airport for August if you'd like to explore Florence during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HEL to FLR sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Florence has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Italy waiting to be discovered. About 225 kilometres south-east of Florence, a trip to Rome will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Italy, head for Milan, roughly 257 kilometres north-west of Florence. Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral are key reasons to visit.