Flying from Bergen Airport (BGO) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Bergen Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, making Helsinki one hour ahead of Bergen.
Flights from BGO to HEL start from 08:35 — the earliest with Finnair. The latest departure is at 19:55 with Finnair. Overall, you can take your pick of four weekly Bergen Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flights.
Your BGO to HEL flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Getting to Helsinki (and then exploring more of Finland!) is a cinch with Finnair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Bergen Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Finnair on this route.
With 69.17% of services landing as planned, Finnair is the most punctual carrier offering BGO to HEL flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bergen Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. These are the top stopovers between BGO and HEL:
Copenhagen Airport
Oslo Gardermoen Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Handy information about Bergen Airport (BGO)
Bergen Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 89% of flights that depart BGO arrive at their destination on time.
Central Bergen to Bergen Airport is approximately 18 kms (11 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near BGO. Whether you're taking an early flight from Bergen Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to HEL if you're on a late Bergen Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and chase adventure across Helsinki and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Helsinki Vantaa Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
From Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Helsinki is approximately 18 kms (11 miles) away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
September is the most popular month for flights from Bergen Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Helsinki in March.
Lock in your flight from Bergen Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport for July if you'd like to visit Helsinki during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BGO to HEL in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC and 3ºC then.
Explore more of Finland
You've done Helsinki, now it's time to explore more of Finland. Journey around 16 kms (10 miles) west to Espoo to tick off its leading attractions. From Nuuksio Park to Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 161 kms (100 miles) north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another favourite stop in Finland. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.