Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vienna International Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Vienna is one hour behind Helsinki and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Each week, there are 22 Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vienna International Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as early as possible, go for the 09:25 Finnair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 21:00 with Ryanair.
Give yourself enough time to make your HEL to VIE flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Finnair offers direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vienna International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Vienna — and maybe even more of Austria if your schedule allows.
Finnair has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Finnair is the most punctual carrier that offers HEL to VIE flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vienna International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between HEL and VIE:
Riga International Airport
Frederic Chopin Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
26 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vienna International Airport flight. Return flights start at 60 €. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Book five months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from HEL to VIE.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vienna International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vienna International Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Of all flights leaving Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vienna International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near HEL:
Arriving at Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Consider booking a hotel close to VIE if you're taking a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vienna International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Vienna International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from U-Save, Wheego or Dryyve and explore beyond Vienna's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Vienna International Airport around one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
Vienna International Airport to central Vienna has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The quietest month for a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vienna International Airport is January, while June is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Vienna based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vienna International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Vienna during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from HEL to VIE in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) on average.
Explore more of Austria
Vienna has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Austria just waiting to be discovered. About 145 kilometres south-west of Vienna, a trip to Graz will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Schlossberg, Kunsthaus Graz and Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II.
Linz is another standout destination in Austria and is around 153 kilometres west of Vienna. No journey is complete without visiting Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Hauptplatz.
