Travelling from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Sydney Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Sydney's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Sydney nine hours ahead of Helsinki.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HEL to SYD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Sydney Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between HEL and SYD:
Dubai Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Sydney Airport (SYD)
£374 is the best price for a one-way Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Sydney Airport flight. Return flights start at £784. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from HEL to SYD. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
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Handy information about Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Helsinki Vantaa Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from HEL land at their destination as scheduled 84% of the time.
To get to Helsinki Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it'll take about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kms (11 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Sydney Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to HEL:
Arriving at Sydney Airport (SYD)
If you're landing on a late Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Sydney Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near SYD:
Pick up a Sydney Airport rental car and discover Sydney and beyond with your own wheels. Simba car rental, Bargain Car Rentals and Yes Drive are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Sydney Airport around two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Sydney Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney Airport to central Sydney has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kms (5 miles) away.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney Airport (SYD)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Sydney Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Sydney. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Sydney Airport for January if you want to go to Sydney during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 32ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HEL to SYD in July. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of Australia
Sydney is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Australia you'll want to see. Around 241 kms (150 miles) south-west of Sydney, a visit to Canberra will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Australia, head for Newcastle, roughly 121 kms (75 miles) north-east of Sydney. Merewether Beach, Nobbys Beach and Newcastle Beach are among the biggest draws.