Travelling from Kemi/Tornio Airport (KEM) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Kemi/Tornio Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Kemi / Tornio.
Each week, there are 11 Kemi/Tornio Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights. To jet off early, pick the 05:20 Finnair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 20:25 with Finnair.
Leave enough time to make your KEM to HEL flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Finnair has direct flights from Kemi/Tornio Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Helsinki — and maybe even more of Finland if time allows.
Finnair is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Finnair is the most punctual carrier offering KEM to HEL flights. An impressive 89.19% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kemi/Tornio Airport (KEM) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kemi/Tornio Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is £41. A round-trip plane ticket right now is £82. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book two months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from KEM to HEL.
Plan your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kemi/Tornio Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from KEM to HEL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
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Handy information about Kemi/Tornio Airport (KEM)
Kemi/Tornio Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from KEM make it to their destination as scheduled 89.19% of the time.
Central Kemi / Tornio to Kemi/Tornio Airport is around 5 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near KEM? If you're boarding an early flight from Kemi/Tornio Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Kemi/Tornio Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and explore beyond Helsinki's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to the centre of Helsinki has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 12 miles away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Kemi/Tornio Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Helsinki. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Kemi/Tornio Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport for July if you want to explore Helsinki during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from KEM to HEL in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
You've seen Helsinki, now it's time to explore other parts of Finland. Travel about 10 miles west to Espoo to tick off its must-visit sights. From Kannusilta riverside walk to Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another great destination in Finland, consider Tampere, roughly 100 miles north-west of Helsinki. Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum are key reasons to visit.