Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Toronto: what you need to know
Toronto is 6 hours behind Helsinki, where Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located. Toronto operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from HEL to Toronto, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from HEL to Toronto. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
To enter Canada for tourism purposes, you'll need an ETA if you have a passport from Finland. However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need other documents depending on the duration and purpose of your trip. Always check the latest guidelines before booking your cheap ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Toronto.
The journey from central Helsinki to HEL takes about 44 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 29 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a relaxed start to your break? Stay near HEL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Toronto or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Toronto
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Toronto is R 5,537. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 8,277. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HEL to Toronto if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
Getting cheap tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Toronto is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to show the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
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Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is around 27 kilometres from the centre of Toronto. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 26 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 49 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Toronto, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near YYZ:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Central Toronto is about 3 kilometres from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). Once your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Toronto has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 35 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in around 39 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near YTZ. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from HEL to Toronto:
Best time to go to Toronto
August is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Toronto. To escape the crowds, visit Toronto in February when it's quieter.
Book your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Toronto for July to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 14ºC to 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 1ºC. Search for cheap flights from HEL to Toronto sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Toronto
Start your Toronto trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Toronto, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Toronto itinerary.
Complete your Toronto trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Toronto and see the sights on your own terms. Easily compare rates in one place to find the perfect ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Toronto.