Travelling from Warsaw to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): What you need to know
There are two main airports to jet off from in Warsaw. Check out your options leaving from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) or Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI) when organising your flight from Warsaw to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL).
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Warsaw to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki. The city follows the UTC+2 timezone and is one hour ahead of Warsaw.
With 24 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) is the most popular route. Finnair operates the earliest flight at 8:55am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before you fly, the last flight from WAW to HEL is with Finnair at 9:15pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Warsaw to HEL.
During popular months such as September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Airports in Warsaw
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
You can find a direct flight from Warsaw to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) departing from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW).
You can book a direct flight from Warsaw to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport with Finnair. This well-known airline operates departures from WAW.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between WAW and HEL is Finnair.
Finnair ranks as the leading on-time carrier on this route, with 84.7% of services arriving as scheduled.
Travelling from central Warsaw to WAW takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Warsaw Chopin Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Warsaw to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
80% of flights leaving Warsaw Chopin Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from WAW.
Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI)
Consider flying out of Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI). You can book a direct Warsaw to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) plane ticket from this popular hub.
Ryanair operates direct flights from Warsaw to HEL leaving from WMI. Book your favourite seat and get to your destination in a single hop.
Ryanair ranks number one in bookings on the WMI to HEL route.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Warsaw to WMI in about 50 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Warsaw to HEL flight? Kick back in a hotel near Warsaw Modlin Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
Warsaw Radom Airport (RDO)
Whether just for an hour or two or a handful of days, a stopover can make your journey feel a little more stress-free. When flying out of Warsaw Radom Airport (RDO), you can book a plane ticket from Warsaw to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) with a stop at Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
From the centre of Warsaw, RDO is around 97 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to arrive by car and 2 hours or so if you're on public transport.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Warsaw to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Warsaw Radom Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:
RDO has an on-time performance rating of 100%. This means most of its flights reach their destination on schedule and your trip runs like clockwork.
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Have a late flight from Warsaw to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near HEL and fast-forward to bedtime:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your Warsaw to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
From Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, central Helsinki is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Right now, $44 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Warsaw to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $88. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Warsaw to HEL.
April is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Warsaw to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Warsaw to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
January is the quietest month for flights from Warsaw to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), while September is the busiest. Find the best time to visit Helsinki based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your Warsaw to HEL plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 26ºC.
January has temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Warsaw to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Helsinki
After booking your flight from Warsaw to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Helsinki:
There are loads of things to do in Helsinki when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your exploring at Helsinki Cathedral followed by Helsinki Central Station and Finnish National Opera and Ballet.
Explore more of Finland
Tampere is just one of the many cities in Finland waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Helsinki. Around 145 kilometres away to the northwest, check out popular attractions including Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.
Turku is another essential stop in Finland and is around 153 kilometres west of Helsinki. No journey is complete without visiting Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral and Ruissalo Nature Conservation Area.