Travelling from Kiruna Airport (KRN) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Helsinki one hour ahead of Kiruna.
Your KRN to HEL flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kiruna Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between KRN and HEL:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kiruna Airport (KRN) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kiruna Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is £73. A return plane ticket right now is £173. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from KRN to HEL, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Kiruna Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from KRN to HEL.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Kiruna Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Kiruna Airport (KRN)
77.44% of flights that leave from Kiruna Airport reach their destination on time.
Kiruna Airport is around 7 miles from central Kiruna. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to KRN? If you're catching an early flight from Kiruna Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're arriving on a late Kiruna Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near HEL:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar to explore Helsinki and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to central Helsinki has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 12 miles away.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the busiest month for flights from Kiruna Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Helsinki in February.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Kiruna Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from KRN to HEL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many cities in Finland waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Helsinki. Around 10 miles away to the west, well-known attractions include Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Tampere is another sought-after destination in Finland and is around 100 miles north-west of Helsinki. No trip is complete without a visit to Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.
