Flying from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki is six hours ahead of Toronto and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your YYZ to HEL flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Pearson International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is P21,779. A return plane ticket is currently P33,139. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from YYZ to HEL, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from Pearson International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
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Handy information about Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
When it comes to Pearson International Airport's on-time performance, 63.97% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Pearson International Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Pearson International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to YYZ:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're getting in on a late Pearson International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near HEL:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and chase adventure across Helsinki and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to central Helsinki has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the busiest month for flights from Pearson International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Helsinki in February.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Pearson International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YYZ to HEL in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Finland waiting to be explored. Around 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a visit to Espoo will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Tampere is another well-known destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No trip is complete without dropping by Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.