Travelling from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Helsinki one hour ahead of Nice.
Flights from NCE to HEL start at 10:10 — the earliest with Norwegian Air Sweden. The last departure is at 21:00 with Norwegian Air Sweden. Overall, there are nine weekly Cote D'Azur Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your NCE to HEL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Finnair is your ticket to exploring Helsinki (and maybe even some other great corners of Finland!). Browse the direct flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Finnair.
Among carriers operating NCE to HEL flights, Finnair is the most consistent for on-time landings.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cote D'Azur Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between NCE and HEL:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
₹ 6,315 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cote D'Azur Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Return flights start from ₹ 17,150. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Book seven months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from NCE to HEL.
The cheapest month for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from NCE to HEL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cote D'Azur Airport, data shows 74.5% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Cote D'Azur Airport from central Nice, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near NCE. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're coming in on a late Cote D'Azur Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near HEL:
Hit the road running by picking up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and explore beyond Helsinki's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the busiest month for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Helsinki in February.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap tickets from NCE to HEL sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Finland
You've visited Helsinki, now it's time to discover more of Finland. Travel around 16 kilometres west to Espoo to tick off its must-visit sights. From Kannusilta riverside walk to Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Tampere is another favourite destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No journey is complete without seeing Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.
