Travelling from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki is nine hours behind Sydney and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Your SYD to HEL flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sydney Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between SYD and HEL:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
$572 is currently the best price for a one-way Sydney Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,273. These prices may change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from SYD to HEL, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Sydney Airport (SYD)
66% of flights that depart Sydney Airport reach their destination on time.
Sydney Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Sydney Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to SYD:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you have a late Sydney Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near HEL:
Follow your own route with a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and discover more of Helsinki and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Helsinki Vantaa Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
From Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Helsinki is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Sydney Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Helsinki. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Sydney Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SYD to HEL in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many places in Finland waiting to be discovered after you've seen Helsinki. Around 16 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Nuuksio Park, Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art.
Tampere is another sought-after destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No trip is complete without experiencing Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.