Flying from Lima Airport (LIM) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of Lima.
Your LIM to HEL flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lima Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LIM and HEL:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Madrid Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lima Airport (LIM) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Currently, $1,595 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lima Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,629. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from LIM to HEL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Lima Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Lima Airport (LIM)
Lima Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart LIM arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Lima to Lima Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near LIM? If you've booked an early flight from Lima Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're getting in on a late Lima Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near HEL:
Hit the road running by picking up a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Helsinki and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Helsinki Vantaa Airport about two weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
September is the busiest month for flights from Lima Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Helsinki in March.
Before locking in your flight from Lima Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LIM to HEL sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Finland you'll want to see. About 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a trip to Espoo will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Nuuksio Park, Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another essential stop in Finland. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.