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There are 6 ways to get from Helsinki to South America by plane, car, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Helsinki Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane HEL - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    37h 44m
    $569–1,416

  2. Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane TLL - VVI
    3. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    42h 42m
    $535–1,746

  3. Fly Helsinki Airport to Tarija, drive

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane HEL - TJA
    2. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    38h 59m
    $659–1,691

  4. Fly Helsinki Airport to Bonito Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Bonito Airport (BYO)plane plane HEL - BYO
    2. Drive from Bonito Airport (BYO) to South Americacar car
    40h 30m
    $704–2,066

  5. Fly Helsinki Airport to Alcantari Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Alcantari Airport (SRE)plane plane HEL - SRE
    2. Drive from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to South Americacar car
    44h 5m
    $639–1,636

  6. Train to Turku Airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Helsinki to Turkutrain train
    2. Fly from Turku Airport (TKU) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane TKU - VVI
    3. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    46h 52m
    $859–2,259

Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration24h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$444Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,319.9 km
  • Duration: 37h 44m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and South America?

There is no direct connection from Helsinki to South America. However, you can take the train to Lentoasema, walk to Helsinki Airport (HEL) airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI), then drive to South America. Alternatively, you can take the train to Lentoasema, walk to Helsinki Airport (HEL) airport, fly to Tarija (TJA), then drive to South America.

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