Travelling from Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Florence.
Your FLR to HEL flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between FLR and HEL:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Firenze-Peretola Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is £73. A round-trip plane ticket right now is £154. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from FLR to HEL, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from FLR to HEL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
When it comes to Firenze-Peretola Airport's on-time performance, 68.62% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Florence to Firenze-Peretola Airport is around 6 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near FLR:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider booking a hotel near HEL if you're taking a late Firenze-Peretola Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Helsinki and beyond.
Booking your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is roughly 12 miles from the centre of Helsinki. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the busiest month for flights from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Helsinki in February.
Lock in your flight from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport for July if you'd like to explore Helsinki during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from FLR to HEL around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Finland waiting to be discovered. About 10 miles west of Helsinki, a trip to Espoo will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Around 100 miles north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another essential stop in Finland. Start your sightseeing at Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.