Flying from Ottawa to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): What you need to know
Ottawa's main base, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Ottawa to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL).
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is six hours ahead of Ottawa. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Ottawa to HEL.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
YND is around 24 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Ottawa to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Stay somewhere close to Ottawa Gatineau Airport, such as Meilleure Auberge. Lovely Room 4mins From Gatineau-Ottawa Airport will also have you moments from check-in.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is about 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport the day before your Ottawa to HEL flight:
58.21% of flights leaving Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Have a late flight from Ottawa to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near HEL and turn in quicker:
Go where the road takes you with a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and experience more of Helsinki and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Ottawa to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
The centre of Helsinki is about 16 kilometres from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day, so do some research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
P48,839 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Return flights start from P46,051. These fares can change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Ottawa to HEL, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
February is the quietest month for flights from Ottawa to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), while June is the most popular. Figure out the best time to visit Helsinki based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Ottawa to HEL plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Helsinki
Start your Helsinki trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Ottawa to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Helsinki when you're ready to go sightseeing. Head straight for Helsinki Cathedral followed by Fortress of Suomenlinna and Helsinki Central Station.
Explore more of Finland
You've visited Helsinki, now it's time to discover other parts of Finland. Journey about 145 kilometres north-west to Tampere to tick off its popular sights. From Pyynikki Observation Tower to The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Turku is another standout destination in Finland and is around 153 kilometres west of Helsinki. No trip is complete without a visit to Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral and Ruissalo Nature Conservation Area.
