Flying from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Travelling over a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
To see if you need a visa to enter Finland, contact your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll provide you with the most up-to-date information, including other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from YUL to HEL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
284 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Return flights start at 652 €. These prices can change based on availability.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from YUL to HEL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Play around with filters to find the best journey for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.
After a relaxed start to your break? Stay near YUL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider staying in a hotel near HEL if you have a late flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to the centre of Helsinki is about 29 minutes by car. It's approximately 19 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
It takes roughly 44 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Helsinki. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from YUL to HEL around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Helsinki
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Helsinki right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from YUL to HEL:
Helsinki Cathedral and Temppeliaukio Church are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Helsinki travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Seurasaari Open-Air Museum.
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