Flying from Katowice International Airport (KTW) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Helsinki one hour ahead of Katowice.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your KTW to HEL flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Katowice International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between KTW and HEL:
Frederic Chopin Airport
Oslo Airport Gardermoen
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Katowice International Airport (KTW) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Katowice International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is $153. A round-trip fare is currently $200. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from KTW to HEL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from Katowice International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from KTW to HEL is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Katowice International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Katowice International Airport (KTW)
Of all flights leaving Katowice International Airport, 75.15% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Katowice to Katowice International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 55 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near KTW. Whether you're taking an early flight from Katowice International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're arriving on a late Katowice International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near HEL:
Grab a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and discover Helsinki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
From Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Helsinki is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Katowice International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Helsinki. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Katowice International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport for July if you want 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 KTW to HEL sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Finland waiting to be discovered. Around 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a visit to Espoo will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
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.
