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Helsinki Cape Town
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Fri, 24 May HEL - CPT
Mon, 27 May CPT - HEL
£2014 £1977
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Helsinki Cape Town
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Tue, 07 May HEL - CPT
£346 £336
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Route information

Currency exchange rates and cost of life

Train Local, one-way ticket
68% Trains in Cape Town are 68% cheaper than in Helsinki.
Helsinki £2.62
Cape Town £0.84
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
51% A meal in Cape Town is 51% cheaper than a meal in Helsinki.
Helsinki £12.87
Cape Town £6.31
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 23.92 ZAR
1 ZAR = 0.05 GBP
Last checked on 04 May 2024
Distance: 6514 miles
Helsinki airports
Helsinki Vantaa (HEL) How far from city centre: 10 miles
Helsinki Malmi (HEM) How far from city centre: 10 miles
Cape Town airports
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) How far from city centre: 11 miles

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If you are planning to visit Cape Town from Helsinki, here you'll find all the necessary information to book your flights. We'll help you address any possible doubts you may have about this route.

About your departure and destination airports

If you are looking to travel from Finland to South Africa, Helsinki - Cape Town is one of the most popular routes.

In the originAirport Airport HEL, where you'll find a range of facilities and services to kickstart your trip. From efficient check-in counters to relaxing lounges, originAirport Airport ensures a seamless departure experience, setting the stage for a smooth journey ahead.

Upon touchdown at destinationAirport Airport CPT airport, you are welcomed by the modern amenities and convenient services offered at this bustling hub. As you step off the plane, you'll find yourself well-equipped to explore the wonders of one of the top destinations in South Africa.

The flight duration is approximately 32 h and 30 m, covering a distance of about 10483 between the two cities.

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Airline(s) serving your route

From well-known carriers to low-cost options, eDreams enables you to select the airline that best suits your preferences.

Airline(s) catering to your route from Helsinki HEL to Cape Town CPT: Finnair, British Airways.

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Helsinki to Cape Town

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to South Africa. At eDreams have you covered!
If I want to book flights from Helsinki to Cape Town at eDreams, how can I find them?
Using our flight search engine, you can find flights from £336 for the route Helsinki - Cape Town. At eDreams, we always aim at providing our customers with the cheapest option, allowing you to adjust according to stopovers, airports, dates and many other filters.
Is Cape Town more expensive than Helsinki to visit?
Comparing taxi prices, a ride in Cape Town costs an average of 0.84 GBP pounds, 85% cheaper than Helsinki, with a fare of 5.66 GBP pounds, while train tickets cost 68% less in Cape Town: 0.84 GBP pounds against 2.62 GBP pounds in Helsinki. Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 6.31 GBP euros in Cape Town, 51% less than the 12.87 GBP euros in Helsinki. The price of a coffee is approximately 59% cheaper in Cape Town, with an average of 1.58 GBP euros, while in Helsinki the coffee costs 3.85 GBP.
What would be the best time to book a flight from Helsinki to Cape Town?
The most popular months to book from Helsinki to Cape Town are January, December and June.
When would be the best time to travel from Helsinki to Cape Town?
The best time of the year to visit Cape Town from Helsinki really depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, December is the best month to fly to  Cape Town from Helsinki in terms of searches from our customers, followed by January and June. If you would rather avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds June, January and December are the months with fewer searches for Helsinki -  Cape Town.
What is the weather like in Cape Town compared to Helsinki?
The average temperature in Helsinki is 26.96 degrees in summer, with precipitation around 6.0 mm ,Cape Town's temperatures reach 28.98 during the hot season, with 9.0 average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 4.54 degrees in Cape Town, compared to the -15.49 average degrees reported in Helsinki. During the winter period, Helsinki can register 3.0 mm precipitation, while Cape Town have an average of 12.0 mm rain level.
The airlines that fly indirectly from Helsinki to Cape Town are:
The airlines that fly indirectly from Helsinki to Cape Town are:
  • British Airways, stopping in London for 175 minutes at least.
Cheapest flight £336 The cheapest price available for flights from Helsinki to Cape Town that have been booked by our customers in the last 72 hours
Peak season December According to search data from our customers, December is the busiest time to fly from Helsinki to Cape Town
Airlines that fly this route Finnair, British Airways Airline(s) that fly fromHelsinki to Cape Town
Best time to book January Data from our customers tells us that January is the most popular time to fly to Cape Town from Helsinki

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