Flying from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Ankara.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to board your ESB to HEL flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Esenboga International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ESB and HEL:
Frederic Chopin Airport
Vienna International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
ر.ق. 315 is the lowest price for a one-way Esenboga International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Return flights start at ر.ق. 818. These fares may change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ESB to HEL if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from Esenboga International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
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Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Esenboga International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
When it comes to Esenboga International Airport's on-time performance, 78.41% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Ankara to Esenboga International Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to ESB? If you're catching an early flight from Esenboga International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you have a late Esenboga International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near HEL:
Pick up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and discover Helsinki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
From Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Helsinki is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the most popular month for flights from Esenboga International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Helsinki in February.
When booking your flight from Esenboga International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 26ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ESB to HEL in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC and 3ºC then.
Explore more of Finland
You've seen Helsinki, now it's time to explore more of Finland. Travel about 16 kilometres west to Espoo to tick off its popular sights. From Kannusilta riverside walk to Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another side of Finland, consider Tampere, roughly 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum are among its highlights.