Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Cancun is seven hours behind Helsinki and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you get on your HEL to CUN flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Cancun International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between HEL and CUN:
Manchester Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Currently, $946 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,196. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from HEL to CUN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Cancun International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from HEL to CUN.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Cancun International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
60.23% of flights taking off from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near HEL? If you've booked an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Cancun International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
If you're landing on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Cancun International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near CUN:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Cancun International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and explore beyond Cancun's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Cancun International Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Cancun. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Cancun International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Cancun in May.
Before locking in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Cancun International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Cancun, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from HEL to CUN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Merida is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've seen Cancun. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA, Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno.
Around 418 kilometres west of Cancun, Campeche is another favourite stop in Mexico. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche.