Travelling from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki is one hour behind Kuwait and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Your KWI to HEL flight won't wait if you're running 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.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kuwait International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between KWI and HEL:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
At the moment, ر.ق. 580 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kuwait International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 2,212. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from KWI to HEL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Kuwait International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from KWI to HEL.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kuwait International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Kuwait International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from KWI arrive on schedule 81.62% of the time.
Kuwait International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Kuwait. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near KWI. Whether you have an early flight from Kuwait International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Reserve a hotel close to HEL if you're taking a late Kuwait International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and find adventure across Helsinki and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to the centre of Helsinki has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Kuwait International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Helsinki. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Kuwait International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from KWI to HEL sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many places in Finland waiting to be explored after you've experienced Helsinki. Around 16 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Finland, consider Tampere, roughly 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum are key reasons to visit.
