Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Bangkok: what you need to know
Around 12 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bangkok.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki. Based in the UTC+7 timezone, Bangkok is 5 hours ahead of Helsinki.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is the most traveled route, with 12 flights a week to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from HEL to BKK is with Finnair at 20:50. Opt for the first departure with Finnair at 13:45 if you want to get on your way earlier.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from HEL to Bangkok. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like June and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
You can book a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bangkok that touches down at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).
Keep your eyes peeled for offers from Finnair. This carrier has direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bangkok.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from HEL to Bangkok. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
If you have a passport from Finland, you will need an e-visa to visit Thailand. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bangkok for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you make travel plans and definitely before you fly.
HEL is about 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 29 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 44 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bangkok? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to HEL:
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Bangkok
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bangkok is Rs78,586. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs157,390. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from HEL to Bangkok by booking 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bangkok. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Create a Price Alert for flight tickets from HEL to Bangkok. There's no need to look every day to see whether prices have dropped. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bangkok, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is around 32 kilometres from central Bangkok. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 35 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour and 6 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to BKK if you're catching a late flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bangkok. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
The centre of Bangkok is located around 27 kilometres from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Once your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bangkok has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 30 minutes.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take around 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to DMK. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from HEL to Bangkok:
Best time to go to Bangkok
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bangkok while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Bangkok, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
Lock in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bangkok for April to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 26ºC to 37ºC.
December sees average temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC. Search for cheap flights from HEL to Bangkok sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Bangkok
Once you've booked your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bangkok, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bangkok:
Grand Palace and Wat Arun are a couple of major attractions to put on your Bangkok must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Wat Phra Kaew.
Complete your Bangkok trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Bangkok and explore the city at your own pace. Easily compare companies in one place to find your ideal ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Bangkok.