Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Montreal: what you need to know
Montreal is six hours behind Helsinki, where Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located. Montreal follows the UTC-4 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your HEL to Montreal flight.
During popular months such as June, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from HEL to Montreal with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
HEL is about 16 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Looking for a hotel near HEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Montreal, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
60.23% of flights taking off from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Montreal
The best price we've found for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Montreal flight is ₹ 36,586. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 73,383. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from HEL to Montreal. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Scoring cheap tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Montreal is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to get the lowest fares across every month and snap up an epic deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from HEL to Montreal by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Find an affordable flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Montreal with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The distance from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal is roughly 26 kilometres. It'll take you around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel near YUL if you're coming in on a late flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Montreal. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own speed with a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Alamo or Routes Car Rentals and chase adventure across Montreal and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport around four weeks before your flight from HEL to Montreal.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
After your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Montreal has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in around 35 minutes by car. Central Montreal is roughly 40 kilometres from St. Hubert Airport (YHU).
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near YHU. Unwind and get cosy after your HEL to Montreal flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Land, collect your St. Hubert Airport rental car, and set off without skipping a beat. Enterprise and Budget are trusted outlets to select from here.
Typically, the sooner you book, the better the deals and choice of vehicles. Lock in your ride from YHU once you know your travel dates.
Best time to go to Montreal
Carefully consider your trip dates before locking in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Montreal. The city buzzes during peak season, but hotel rates are generally higher and top attractions can get crowded. Visit Montreal in the off-season if you want a quieter vibe.
When booking your Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Montreal flight ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Montreal, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from HEL to Montreal in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC and -2ºC on average.
More about Montreal
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Montreal right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Montreal:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Montreal Botanical Garden, Mount Royal Park and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are top attractions which should be on every Montreal itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Canada waiting to be explored. Around 499 kilometres south-west of Montreal, a visit to Toronto will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Around 153 kilometres west of Montreal, Ottawa is another essential stop in Canada. No visit is complete without checking out Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.