Flying from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Tromso Airport (TOS): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Tromso Airport.
Tromso's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Tromso one hour behind Helsinki.
Flights from HEL to TOS start at 06:35 — the first with Finnair. The last service of the day is at 18:55 with Finnair. In total, you can take your pick of six weekly Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Tromso Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your HEL to TOS flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like September? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Tromso (and then discovering more of Norway!) is a breeze with Finnair. This popular airline has direct flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Tromso Airport.
Finnair is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Finnair is the most punctual carrier offering HEL to TOS flights. A reliable 86.11% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Tromso Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HEL and TOS:
Copenhagen Airport
Oslo Gardermoen Airport
Bodo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Tromso Airport (TOS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Tromso Airport flight is ج.م. 4,867. A return ticket right now is ج.م. 9,933. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HEL to TOS if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Tromso Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from HEL to TOS is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Tromso Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Helsinki Vantaa Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from HEL touch down on schedule 84% of the time.
To reach Helsinki Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Tromso Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near HEL:
Arriving at Tromso Airport (TOS)
Book a hotel near TOS if you're on a late Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Tromso Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own speed with a Tromso Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Sixt and chase adventure across Tromso and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Tromso Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Tromso Airport (TOS) to central Tromso
From Tromso Airport, Tromso is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Tromso Airport (TOS)
Before you book your flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Tromso Airport, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Tromso offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty to do, while the low season brings cheaper deals on hotels and fewer crowds.
Book your flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Tromso Airport for July if you want to visit Tromso during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 7ºC and 18ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HEL to TOS in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC and -1ºC then.
Explore more of Norway
Tromso has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Norway you should also see. Around 322 kilometres south-west of Tromso, a visit to Bodo will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Landegode, Saltstraumen and Valnesfossen.
Around 137 kilometres south-west of Tromso, Harstad is another essential stop in Norway. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Trondenes fort, Sør-Troms Museum and Trondenes Church.
