Travelling from Toronto to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): What you need to know
Toronto's main base, Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Toronto to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL).
Book a direct Toronto to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 8 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of Toronto. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Toronto to HEL. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Get to your destination in one go from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Nonstop flights from Toronto to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) are available from here.
When leaving from YYZ, you can take a direct flight from Toronto to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport with Finnair.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between YYZ and HEL is Finnair.
Located around 27 kilometres from central Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Toronto to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays close to Toronto Pearson International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Toronto Pearson International Airport, 68% land on schedule at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is around 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take you 10 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 20 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to HEL flight:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 70%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
From central Toronto, YHM is around 72 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to arrive by car and 1 hour 50 minutes or so on public transport.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Toronto to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Flights that take off from YHM touch down at their destination within the expected time frame 68% of the time.
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Book a hotel close to HEL if you're catching a late flight from Toronto to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around two weeks before your Toronto 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.
It takes around 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is $796. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,060. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Toronto to HEL. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Toronto to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). September is when most people visit Helsinki. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in January.
Book a Toronto to HEL plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Helsinki to range from 12ºC to 26ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Helsinki
Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Helsinki:
Your trip to Helsinki won't be complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions that belong on your itinerary include Helsinki Cathedral, Helsinki Central Station and Finnish National Opera and Ballet.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Finland waiting to be discovered. About 145 kilometres northwest of Helsinki, a trip to Tampere will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.
If you want to check out another corner of Finland, consider Turku, roughly 153 kilometres west of Helsinki. Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral and Ruissalo Nature Conservation Area are among the biggest draws.