Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP): what you need to know
The timezone in Tampere is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London.
To ensure you catch your LHR to TMP flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between LHR and TMP:
Riga International Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport flight is £104. A round-trip ticket is currently £196. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LHR to TMP if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from LHR to TMP.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on time.
London Heathrow Airport is about 19 miles from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near LHR. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
If you're landing on a late London Heathrow Airport to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near TMP:
Pick up a Tampere-Pirkkala Airport rental car and explore Tampere and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Europcar and Sixt are popular providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Tampere-Pirkkala Airport about four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) to central Tampere
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport is roughly 11 miles from central Tampere. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 2 hours 25 minutes.
When to fly to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Tampere. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport for July if you want to explore Tampere during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -14ºC (7ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LHR to TMP sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Finland
You've done Tampere, now it's time to explore other parts of Finland. Travel about 100 miles south-east to Helsinki to tick off its leading sights. From Helsinki Cathedral to Temppeliaukio Church and Seurasaari Open-Air Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Finland, consider Espoo, about 95 miles south of Tampere. Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen are the start of reasons to visit.