Travelling from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Incheon International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 13 hours 40 minutes.
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Helsinki seven hours behind Seoul.
Every week, there are ten Incheon International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights. To get going early, take the 21:40 Finnair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 23:00 with Finnair.
Leave plenty of time to make your ICN to HEL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Helsinki (and then exploring more of Finland!) is a snap with Finnair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Incheon International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Finnair.
Among carriers operating ICN to HEL flights, Finnair has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Incheon International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ICN and HEL:
Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport
Kansai International Airport
Frederic Chopin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Incheon International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is ج.م. 14,305. A return ticket right now is ج.م. 28,587. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from ICN to HEL by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Incheon International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Picking up cheap flights from ICN to HEL is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Incheon International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Incheon International Airport (ICN)
54.5% of flights taking off from Incheon International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Incheon International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from central Seoul. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will give you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Incheon International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to ICN:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Incheon International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Grab a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and discover Helsinki and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
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.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the most popular month for flights from Incheon International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Helsinki in February.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Incheon International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ICN to HEL sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many places in Finland waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Helsinki. Around 16 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Tampere is another standout destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No trip is complete without visiting Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.
