Travelling from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Prague Airport (PRG): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Prague Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Prague's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Prague one hour behind Helsinki.
Take your pick of 17 weekly Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Prague Airport flights. The 06:20 departure with Finnair is the earliest you can take. Finnair operates the latest service of the day at 17:35.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your HEL to PRG flight.
During popular months such as September, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Finnair offers direct flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Prague Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Prague — and maybe even more of Czechia if you have time.
Finnair is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Finnair is a leader in on-time performance for HEL to PRG flights, with 87.1% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Prague Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between HEL and PRG include:
Copenhagen Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Tallinn Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Prague Airport (PRG)
£55 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Prague Airport flight. Return flights start from £109. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from HEL to PRG by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Prague Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Helsinki Vantaa Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from HEL land at their destination as scheduled 84% of the time.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is approximately 18 kms (11 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near HEL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Prague Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Prague Airport (PRG)
If you're arriving on a late Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Prague Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near PRG:
Follow your own route with a Prague Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Rent Plus, Panek or Carwiz and venture far and wide through Prague and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Prague Airport about three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Prague Airport (PRG) to central Prague
From Prague Airport, Prague is approximately 18 kms (11 miles) away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Prague Airport (PRG)
September is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Prague Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Prague in March.
The warmest month in Prague is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Prague Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from HEL to PRG in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -8ºC and 5ºC on average.
Explore more of Czechia
Prague has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Czechia just waiting to be explored. Around 177 kms (110 miles) south-east of Prague, a trip to Brno will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Tugendhat Villa, Botanicka Zahrada (Hortus Botanicus) and Špilberk Castle.
If you're ready to explore another side of Czechia, consider Ostrava, roughly 274 kms (170 miles) east of Prague. Landek, Landek Park and Dolní Vítkovice are the start of reasons to visit.