Flying from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Southampton.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SOU to HEL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Southampton Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between SOU and HEL:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Geneve Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Currently, £111 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Southampton Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £191. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SOU to HEL, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Southampton Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Southampton Airport (SOU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Southampton Airport, 55.7% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Southampton Airport from central Southampton, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 5 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near SOU. Whether you're taking an early flight from Southampton Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're landing on a late Southampton Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near HEL:
Travel at your own pace with a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and see more of Helsinki and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is roughly 12 miles from central Helsinki. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Southampton Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Helsinki. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Southampton Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SOU to HEL sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Finland
You've done Helsinki, now it's time to explore other parts of Finland. Journey about 10 miles west to Espoo to tick off its top sights. From Kannusilta riverside walk to Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 100 miles north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another favourite stop in Finland. No visit is complete without checking out Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.