Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Joensuu Airport (JOE): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for around 1 hour 5 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Joensuu Airport. Helsinki and Joensuu are in the same timezone — UTC+2.
Flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Joensuu Airport start at 05:30 — the first with Finnair. The latest departure is the 23:35 service with Finnair. Overall, you can take your pick of 11 weekly services from HEL to JOE.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Finnair is your gateway to exploring Joensuu (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Finland!). Look through the direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Joensuu Airport offered by this airline.
Once you've found cheap ticket from HEL to JOE, get your travel documents ready. A visa or passport isn't needed since you're travelling within Finland. As long as you have some other form of identification, such as a driver's license or an ID card, you're good to go.
Arriving at Joensuu Airport (JOE)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Joensuu Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near JOE instead:
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Travelling from central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport takes about 44 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 29 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Got an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Joensuu Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to HEL:
More about Joensuu
Start your Joensuu trip right by finding a great stay. After booking your flight from HEL to JOE, have a look at our selection of accommodation options including:
Carelicum and Joensuu Church are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Joensuu itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Joensuu Bunker Museum.
Getting from Joensuu Airport (JOE) to central Joensuu
From Joensuu Airport, Joensuu is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour and 5 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
Complete your Joensuu trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Joensuu Airport, browse our low prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to find the best car rental price for your Joensuu trip.
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Joensuu Airport (JOE)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Joensuu Airport is $135. The cheapest price for a return flight is $292. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book 9 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure flight tickets from HEL to JOE.
The cheapest month for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Joensuu Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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When to fly to Joensuu Airport (JOE)
June is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Joensuu Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Joensuu in December.
Lock in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Joensuu Airport for July if you'd like to explore Joensuu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11 ºC and 25 ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -17 ºC and 0 ºC. Search for flight tickets from HEL to JOE around that time if you like cooler conditions.