Travelling from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Helsinki two hours ahead of Bristol.
Your BRS to HEL flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bristol Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BRS and HEL:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Edinburgh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
At the moment, £76 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bristol Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £166. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from BRS to HEL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Bristol Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from BRS to HEL.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bristol Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Bristol Airport (BRS)
When it comes to Bristol Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.8% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Bristol Airport is around 10 miles from central Bristol. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Bristol Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near BRS:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Bristol Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Pick up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and explore Helsinki and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
From Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Helsinki is approximately 12 miles away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Bristol Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Helsinki. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Bristol Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from BRS to HEL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Finland
You've visited Helsinki, now it's time to discover other corners of Finland. Travel around 10 miles west to Espoo to tick off its leading sights. From Kannusilta riverside walk to Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Finland, head for Tampere, about 100 miles north-west of Helsinki. Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum are the start of reasons to visit.