Guangzhou (Huadu) to Helsinki (Vantaa) (CAN–HEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

Chinese passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Finland. Apply at the Finnish embassy or a VFS Global visa centre in China. The short-stay visa costs EUR 80 and allows stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Processing takes 10 to 15 calendar days.

You need a completed application form, two passport photos, travel insurance with at least EUR 30,000 coverage, flight booking, accommodation proof, and bank statements from the last 3 months. An employment letter confirming salary and approved leave is required for employed applicants. Passport must have at least 3 months validity beyond your planned Schengen exit date and 2 blank pages.

Metro Line 3 North Extension runs directly to T1 and T2 from Tianhe and the city centre (30–40 min from Guangzhou East station, ¥8–10). Road traffic in Guangzhou is consistently heavy; the metro avoids it.Airport shuttle buses depart from multiple city zones including the Civil Aviation ticket office in Liuhua (¥26, 40–60 min). Taxis cost ¥80–130 from the urban core and take 40–70 minutes depending on which ring road is moving. DiDi is cheaper and widely used.