Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP): what you need to know
Helsinki and Tampere share the same timezone, UTC+2.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HEL to TMP flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between HEL and TMP:
Tallinn Airport
Riga International Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
AED 362 is the lowest price for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport flight. A return flight starts at AED 746. These prices can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from HEL to TMP, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport.
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Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Of the departures from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to HEL? If you're catching an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
If you're arriving on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near TMP:
Grab a Tampere-Pirkkala Airport rental car and discover Tampere and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Europcar and Sixt are well-known companies to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Tampere-Pirkkala Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) to central Tampere
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport to the center of Tampere has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometers away.
It takes around 2 hours 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
July is the most popular month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Tampere in April.
The warmest month in Tampere is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HEL to TMP in January. Temperatures average between -14ºC (7ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki is just one of the many places in Finland waiting to be explored after you've experienced Tampere. Around 161 kilometers away to the south-east, top sights here include Helsinki Cathedral, Temppeliaukio Church and Seurasaari Open-Air Museum.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Finland, consider Espoo, about 153 kilometers south of Tampere. Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen are among the biggest draws.
