Flying from Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki is one hour ahead of Brindisi and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Your BDS to HEL flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. These are the top stopovers between BDS and HEL:
Milano Malpensa Airport
Zurich Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Right now, £67 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Brindisi - Salento Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £178. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from BDS to HEL, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from BDS to HEL.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Brindisi - Salento Airport, data shows 77.32% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Brindisi to Brindisi - Salento Airport is approximately 4 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to BDS? If you're boarding an early flight from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Brindisi - Salento Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Stay at 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 popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 12 miles from central Helsinki. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is February, while June is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Helsinki based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Brindisi - Salento Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from BDS to HEL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Finland waiting to be explored. Around 10 miles west of Helsinki, a visit to Espoo will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Around 100 miles north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another favourite stop in Finland. Start your sightseeing at Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.