Cheap Flights from Birmingham to Helsinki Vantaa

Flight Information

Travellers can find cheap flights from Birmingham to Helsinki every day of the week from multiple airlines. No direct flights are available, but many options with layovers can meet the needs for those travelling from Birmingham to Helsinki.

Finnair offers a flight with a stop in Amsterdam while Lufthansa flies through Munich or Frankfurt. Passengers can travel with Flybe through Berlin or CSA through Prague. If you'd prefer to stop in Copenhagen, SAS flies the route with a layover in that city.

If you're on the Flybe flight, expect to depart from Terminal 1 at Birmingham Airport (BHX). All the other airlines will use Terminal 2. Birmingham Airport is located six miles from the city centre. UK visitors to Finland should have a passport that is valid for at least six months beyond their stay. A visa is not necessary for stays less than 90 days.

You'll want to arrive two hours before flights from Birmingham to Helsinki. If you have some time to kill, enjoy some great shopping at Accessorize, Hugo Boss, and Pandora. After security, you may want to get a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants such as Caffe Nero or get a refreshing juice or shake at Joe and The Juice.

When taking cheap flights from Birmingham to Helsinki, you'll find Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) offers all the airport amenities you'd expect. Pick up a last-minute gift at Collection or Duty-Free Shops. Relax or catch up on last-minute planning at Finnair Lounge. If you're hungry, check out O'Leary's, which is an internationally popular sports bar and restaurant.

For flights from Birmingham to Helsinki, you'll arrive either at Terminal 1 or Terminal 2, depending on your airline. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is an international airport about 10 miles north of the city centre. On the arrivals level, you'll find rental car desks, ATMs, currency exchange, and an information desk. To finish the final leg of your journey, you can easily hire a taxi or catch a train or bus from the airport.

The Weather in Birmingham and Helsinki

Birmingham winters can be on the chilly side, with average temperatures in the single digits. However, Helsinki winters are significantly colder, with averages dropping to a low of -5°C. In July and August, both Birmingham and Helsinki warm up to around 17°C.

Rainfall is consistent in Birmingham throughout the year, raining about half the time. Helsinki also sees a fair amount of rain, with April seeing a little less precipitation than the rest of the months.

What To Expect In Birmingham

When you travel from Birmingham to Helsinki, you'll have to turn your watch forward two hours. Most of the prices in Helsinki are comparable to what you are used to paying in Birmingham. Whether you plan to eat out, purchase gifts, or use local transportation, you'll pay about the same as at home.