Travelling from Florence Airport (FLR) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Florence Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
Helsinki is one hour ahead of Florence and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your FLR to HEL flight.
Travelling during a peak month like September? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Finnair is your gateway to exploring Helsinki (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Finland!). Browse the direct flights from Florence Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Finnair.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Florence Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between FLR and HEL:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Florence Airport (FLR) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
£60 is the lowest price for a one-way Florence Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. Return flights start at £141. These fares may change depending on demand.
To find cheap tickets from FLR to HEL, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Florence Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
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Handy information about Florence Airport (FLR)
When it comes to Florence Airport's on-time performance, 74% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Florence Airport from central Florence, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kms (5 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to FLR? If you're boarding an early flight from Florence Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're arriving on a late Florence Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near HEL:
Pick up a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car and explore Helsinki and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Helsinki Vantaa Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Florence Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is March, while September is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Helsinki based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Florence Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from FLR to HEL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Finland you should also see. Around 16 kms (10 miles) west of Helsinki, a trip to Espoo will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Nuuksio Park, Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art.
Tampere is another well-known destination in Finland and is around 161 kms (100 miles) north-west of Helsinki. No journey is complete without dropping by Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.