Looking for cheap flights to Helsinki, Finland. Please check out the links below and to the right, to save money on your flights to Helsinki.. Flights to Helsinki are traditionally more costly than other exciting cities around Europe as carriers are limited. This has advantages however as it will restrict the Hens and Stags, but allow those true International revellers who also enjoy some culture, good food and shopping.

Direct flights to Helsinki are limited to Heathrow mainly although many indirect flights will go through Denmark or Amsterdam. Please bear in mind that Finland is 2 hours ahead and an indirect flight will add a couple more hours to the flight time, which direct is just under 3 hours.

The main airport is Vantaa outside Helsinki which is about a 20 minute Taxi ride to the centre of the city. The taxi system, as you would expect, is excellent and all take credit cards, but these days require your PIN number not just a signature. Tipping is not necessary.

The taxi queue can be 5-10 minutes on a busy day, so bear in mind that the temperatures have been known to drop below -20C in the winter, so check before hand and have a coat ready if waiting for a taxi. If you would like to see what the weatehr is like, try one of Finlands many road web cams.

The airport itself is well furnished with shops and cafe's and is not that busy in contrast to many. Flights are generally on time and the Scandinavian efficiency will make sure all runs smoothly.

If are flying to helsinki for a city break, we would advise staying close the centre. Helsinki is a small city and walking and Trams are the best form of transport. Taxis are very busy work days at 8.30-9.30am, so book in advance if you need one.

When leaving allow 30 minutes for check in and 10 minutes for security.

• VANTAA AIRPORT

A FEW FACTS
Passengers: 13.4 million (2008)
Takeoffs and landings: 184,000 (2008)
Runways: 3
Terminals: 2
Airlines: 30
Employees: 20,000
Companies: 1,500