Travelling from Dubai to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Dubai. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Dubai to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) taking off from here.
Jump on a direct Dubai to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 7 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is two hours behind Dubai. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki.
The most popular route is from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). You can choose from 3 direct services each week. Finnair operates a 12:35am departure between DXB and HEL.
Your flight from Dubai to HEL won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like January. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Reach your destination without the detour from Dubai International Airport (DXB). Direct flights from Dubai to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) can be booked from here.
Book your direct flight from Dubai to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport with Finnair. This popular carrier offers services from DXB.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between DXB and HEL is Finnair.
Finnair ranks highest for on-time performance. An impressive 95.92% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Dubai to HEL that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Dubai International Airport (DXB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between DXB and HEL include:
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
Located around 14 kms (9 miles) from the centre of Dubai, DXB can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Dubai International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Dubai to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Of all flights leaving Dubai International Airport, 71% arrive on time at their destination.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Dubai to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, check out these options when setting off from Al Maktoum International Airport:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
DWC is about 48 kms (30 miles) from central Dubai. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Dubai to HEL flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Al Maktoum International Airport:
71% of flights departing Al Maktoum International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to HEL if you have a late flight from Dubai to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Settle into one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around two weeks before your Dubai to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
From Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, central Helsinki is around 18 kms (11 miles) away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
£151 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Return flights start from £243. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Dubai to HEL, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
Affordable Dubai to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Dubai to HEL.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Dubai to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
September is when most people book flights from Dubai to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). Plan your visit to Helsinki in January for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your Dubai to HEL plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 26ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Dubai to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Helsinki
Start your Helsinki trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Dubai to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are plenty of things to do in Helsinki when you're ready to sightsee. Head straight for Helsinki Cathedral followed by Helsinki Central Station and Finnish National Opera and Ballet.
Explore more of Finland
You've visited Helsinki, now it's time to discover more of Finland. Journey about 145 kms (90 miles) northwest to Tampere to tick off its top attractions. From Pyynikki Observation Tower to The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve, your itinerary will be busy.
Turku is another must-experience destination in Finland and is around 153 kms (95 miles) west of Helsinki. No journey is complete without a visit to Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral and Ruissalo Nature Conservation Area.