Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Hargeisa Airport (HGA): what you need to know
The timezone in Hargeisa is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Helsinki.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your HEL to HGA flight.
Travelling during a peak month like June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Pick a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hargeisa Airport. Dubai Airport is a top stopover on the HEL to HGA route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Hargeisa Airport (HGA)
£368 is the lowest price for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hargeisa Airport flight. A return flight starts at £827. These fares can change depending on demand.
To find cheap tickets from HEL to HGA, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hargeisa Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from HEL to HGA is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hargeisa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Of the flights that depart from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% land on schedule at their destination.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is about 12 miles from central Helsinki. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near HEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hargeisa Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Hargeisa Airport (HGA)
Step off your Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hargeisa Airport flight and be in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're looking for a handy option that's not too far from HGA, make your way to Jees Hotel.
Getting from Hargeisa Airport (HGA) to central Hargeisa
Hargeisa Airport to central Hargeisa has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 4 miles away.
When to fly to Hargeisa Airport (HGA)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hargeisa Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Hargeisa. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Hargeisa Airport for June if you want to go to Hargeisa during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HEL to HGA in January. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Somalia
Take your travels further and explore more of Somalia. Burao is around 100 miles east of Hargeisa and is full of exciting things to see, including Burco Central Mosque (Al-Raxma).
Another major destination in Somalia, Arabsiyo is around 20 miles west of Hargeisa. Set aside time for highlights including Arwo farms.
