Travelling from Denver to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): What you need to know
Denver International Airport (DEN) is Denver's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Denver to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) leaving from here.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki. The city follows the UTC+2 timezone and is eight hours ahead of Denver.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Denver to HEL.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Denver
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Denver to HEL. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Denver International Airport (DEN). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular options:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
DEN is around 40 kms (25 miles) from central Denver. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Booking a night at a hotel can take the hassle out of reaching the airport on time. If you're searching for a place to stay before your flight from Denver to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, check out Baymont by Wyndham Denver International Airport. It's a short drive from Denver International Airport.
Denver International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80.23% of flights that take off from DEN land on time.
You'll find DEN at 8500 Pena Boulevard.
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Denver to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and discover more of Helsinki and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Denver to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is roughly 10 miles from central Helsinki. How long it takes to get there by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
It takes roughly 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Denver to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Denver to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is £178. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £352. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Denver to HEL. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Denver to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal is available on plane tickets from Denver to HEL.
Hunt down a great price on a flight from Denver to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Denver to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to go to Helsinki. June is when most people book flights from Denver to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
Book a Denver to HEL plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Helsinki to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Denver to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Helsinki
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Helsinki right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Denver to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Helsinki Cathedral, Fortress of Suomenlinna and Helsinki Central Station are popular attractions which should feature on every Helsinki itinerary.
Explore more of Finland
You've seen Helsinki, now it's time to explore other corners of Finland. Travel about 145 kms (90 miles) north-west to Tampere to check off its top attractions. From Pyynikki Observation Tower to The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Finland, head for Turku, roughly 153 kms (95 miles) west of Helsinki. Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral and Ruissalo Nature Conservation Area are the start of reasons to visit.
