Travelling from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Orio al Serio International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Milan.
Choose from ten weekly Orio al Serio International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights. The 06:10 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight you can take. Norwegian Air Sweden operates the last service of the day at 20:25.
Your BGY to HEL flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Helsinki (and then discovering more of Finland!) is easy with Norwegian Air Sweden. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Norwegian Air Sweden tops the list for bookings on this route.
With a dependable 87.5% of services arriving on schedule, Ryanair has the best on-time record for BGY to HEL flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Orio al Serio International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between BGY and HEL:
Copenhagen Airport
Tallinn Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Currently, $39 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Orio al Serio International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $130. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BGY to HEL.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from BGY to HEL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Of the departures from Orio al Serio International Airport, 67.49% land on time at their destination.
Central Milan to Orio al Serio International Airport is approximately 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Orio al Serio International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to BGY:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Book a hotel close to HEL if you're taking a late Orio al Serio International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar to explore Helsinki and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
From Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Helsinki is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Orio al Serio International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is February, while June is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Helsinki based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Orio al Serio International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BGY to HEL in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many places in Finland waiting to be explored once you've seen Helsinki. Around 16 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Tampere is another must-experience destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No trip is complete without a visit to Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.
