Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Sydney is nine hours ahead of Helsinki and observes the UTC+11 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your HEL to SYD flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between HEL and SYD include:
Changi International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
At the moment, £346 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £707. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HEL to SYD if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
Finding cheap flights from HEL to SYD is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Of the flights that depart from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 12 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near HEL:
Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SYD instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car. Book your wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or Yes Drive and venture far and wide through Sydney and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
From Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, Sydney is approximately 11 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
April is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Sydney in April.
Book your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport for January if you want to explore Sydney during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from HEL to SYD in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Sydney has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Australia waiting to be explored. Around 150 miles south-west of Sydney, a visit to Canberra will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Around 75 miles north-east of Sydney, Newcastle is another essential stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.