Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Oulu Airport (OUL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Oulu Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Helsinki and Oulu are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
Flights from HEL to OUL start at 05:45 — the first with Finnair. The last departure is at 23:55 with Finnair. Overall, you can choose from 248 weekly Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Oulu Airport flights.
Your HEL to OUL flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Flying into Oulu (and then seeing more of Finland!) is a snap with Finnair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Oulu Airport.
Finnair is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Finnair is the most punctual carrier that offers HEL to OUL flights.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Oulu Airport. Many passengers pass through Franz Josef Strauss Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Oulu Airport (OUL)
Right now, ₹ 5,462 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Oulu Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 10,923. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To get cheap tickets from HEL to OUL, book your trip eight months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Oulu Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from HEL to OUL is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Oulu Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
When it comes to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport's on-time performance, 60.23% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near HEL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Oulu Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Oulu Airport (OUL)
If you're coming in on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Oulu Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near OUL:
Follow your own route with an Oulu Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Sixt or Hertz and see more of Oulu and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Oulu Airport around four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Oulu Airport (OUL) to central Oulu
Oulu Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Oulu. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Oulu Airport (OUL)
The quietest month for a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Oulu Airport is April, while February is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Oulu based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Oulu is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Oulu Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -18ºC and 0ºC. Look for cheap tickets from HEL to OUL sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Finland
You've visited Oulu, now it's time to discover other corners of Finland. Travel around 402 kilometres south to Tampere to check off its must-visit sights. From Tampere Cathedral to Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another major stop in Finland, consider Lahti, roughly 451 kilometres south of Oulu. War veterans' statue for women, Kariniemi Arboretum and Osmo Vänskä Plate are highlights.
