Flying from Oulu Airport (OUL) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Around 1 hour is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Oulu Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Oulu.
Every week, there are 56 Oulu Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flights. To jet off as early as possible, go for the 05:35 Finnair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 22:15 with Finnair.
To ensure you catch your OUL to HEL flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. A good rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Getting to Helsinki (and then exploring more of Finland!) is a snap with Finnair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Oulu Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Finnair.
Finnair leads the way as the most punctual carrier for OUL to HEL flights, with 85.71% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Pick a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Oulu Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Munich Airport is a top stopover on the OUL to HEL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Oulu Airport (OUL) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
At the moment, ر.ق. 238 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Oulu Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 453. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from OUL to HEL by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Oulu Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from OUL to HEL.
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Handy information about Oulu Airport (OUL)
86% of flights leaving Oulu Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of OUL.
To get to Oulu Airport from central Oulu, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to OUL? If you've booked an early flight from Oulu Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to HEL if you have a late Oulu Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car and discover Helsinki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are top outlets you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Helsinki Vantaa Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
From Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Helsinki is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Oulu Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Helsinki. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Oulu Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from OUL to HEL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Finland you should also see. About 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a visit to Espoo will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Nuuksio Park, Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Finland, consider Tampere, about 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve are the start of reasons to visit.
