Flying from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Genoa.
To ensure you catch your GOA to HEL flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between GOA and HEL include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Right now, R 1,847 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,964. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from GOA to HEL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and bag a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from GOA to HEL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
When it comes to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport's on-time performance, 71.66% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport from central Genoa, it takes about 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near GOA:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you have a late Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near HEL:
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.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Helsinki. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Helsinki. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GOA to HEL around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Finland
You've visited Helsinki, now it's time to discover other parts of Finland. Journey about 16 kilometres west to Espoo to check off its must-visit sights. From Kannusilta riverside walk to Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Finland, head for Tampere, roughly 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum are highlights.
