Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ): what you need to know
The timezone in Toronto is UTC-4, which is six hours behind Helsinki.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your HEL to YYZ flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Pearson International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between HEL and YYZ:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Keflavik International Airport
Edinburgh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
£196 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Pearson International Airport flight. A return flight starts from £260. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from HEL to YYZ, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Pearson International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
60.23% of flights leaving from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 12 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Pearson International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near HEL:
Arriving at Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
If you're landing on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Pearson International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near YYZ:
Pick up a Pearson International Airport rental car and explore Toronto and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion and Thrifty are well-known companies you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Pearson International Airport around three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto
From Pearson International Airport, Toronto is approximately 17 miles away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Pearson International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Toronto in February.
The warmest month in Toronto is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Pearson International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HEL to YYZ in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Toronto, now it's time to explore other parts of Canada. Journey around 310 miles north-east to Montreal to check off its popular sights. From Mount Royal Park to Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Canada, consider Ottawa, roughly 220 miles north-east of Toronto. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are among the biggest draws.