Flying from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Copenhagen Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Helsinki one hour ahead of Copenhagen.
Choose from 65 weekly Copenhagen Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flights. The 06:05 departure with Finnair is the earliest available. Finnair operates the last service of the day at 21:45.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your CPH to HEL flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as September? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
With direct flights from Copenhagen Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to Helsinki (and then other destinations in Finland) is a snap. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Finnair.
Scandinavian Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates CPH to HEL flights. An impressive 89.36% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Copenhagen Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between CPH and HEL:
Oslo Gardermoen Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Tallinn Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Currently, $136 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Copenhagen Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $247. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from CPH to HEL, book your trip three months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Copenhagen Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Copenhagen Airport maintains a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from CPH land at their destination as scheduled 83% of the time.
Central Copenhagen to Copenhagen Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 15 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Copenhagen Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to CPH:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Copenhagen Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Grab a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car and discover Helsinki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Helsinki Vantaa Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Copenhagen Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is March, while September is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Helsinki based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport for July if you'd like to go to Helsinki during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CPH to HEL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Finland
You've seen Helsinki, now it's time to discover other corners of Finland. Journey about 16 kilometres west to Espoo to tick off its top attractions. From Nuuksio Park to Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another essential stop in Finland. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.