Travelling from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Amsterdam's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Amsterdam one hour behind Helsinki.
Each week, there are 35 Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flights. If you want to be on board as early as possible, go for the 07:00 KLM flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 18:25 with KLM.
Leave plenty of time to make your HEL to AMS flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Getting to Amsterdam (and then discovering more of the Netherlands!) is easy with KLM. This popular airline offers direct flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
KLM is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
KLM is the most punctual carrier that offers HEL to AMS flights, with 78.45% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between HEL and AMS include:
Copenhagen Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Tallinn Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
$98 is the best price for a one-way Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight. A return flight starts from $309. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Book three months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HEL to AMS.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from HEL to AMS by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
84% of flights leaving Helsinki Vantaa Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of HEL.
Helsinki Vantaa Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to HEL? If you've booked an early flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Consider staying in a hotel near AMS if you're taking a late Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and discover more of Amsterdam and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport around four weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Amsterdam. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Amsterdam is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HEL to AMS sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Amsterdam has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the Netherlands you'll want to see. Around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, a visit to Rotterdam will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Erasmus Bridge, Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory.
Around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, The Hague is another essential stop in the Netherlands. Experience major highlights starting with Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague.