Flying from Dallas to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Dallas. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Dallas to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) leaving from here.
Book a direct Dallas to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 9 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of Dallas. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki.
Take your pick of 8 direct services a week between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). This is the busiest route, with Finnair offering a 4:50pm departure from DFW to HEL.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Dallas to HEL. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Go straight to your destination from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Direct flights from Dallas to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) can be booked from here.
Finnair is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Dallas to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport leaving from DFW.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Finnair between DFW and HEL.
Among carriers operating on this route, Finnair has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Dallas to HEL that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between DFW and HEL include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Located around 32 kms (20 miles) from the centre of Dallas, DFW can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Dallas to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport:
73.22% of flights that depart Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
DFW's address is 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
Split up your flight from Dallas to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Dallas Love Field Airport and HEL include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
On public transport, you can travel from central Dallas to DAL in around 50 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kms (10 miles) away, and getting there by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Dallas Love Field Airport the day before your Dallas to HEL flight:
Dallas Love Field Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.03%. This figure highlights how often flights departing from this airport land on schedule.
The address for DAL is 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Dallas to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Helsinki and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around two weeks before your Dallas to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is about 10 miles from central Helsinki. How long it'll take to get there by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
Travelling on public transport takes around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dallas to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is £190. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £400. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Dallas to HEL. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Dallas to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Dallas to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport by using filters. Select your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Dallas to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Dallas to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). June is when most people visit Helsinki. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in February.
Book a Dallas to HEL plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Helsinki to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Dallas to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Helsinki
Start your Helsinki trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Dallas to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Helsinki Cathedral and Fortress of Suomenlinna are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Helsinki must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Helsinki Central Station.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Finland you'll want to see. About 145 kms (90 miles) north-west of Helsinki, a visit to Tampere will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.
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 key highlights.