Travelling from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Helsinki seven hours ahead of Minneapolis.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MSP to HEL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MSP and HEL include:
Keflavik International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is £144. A round-trip fare is currently £291. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MSP to HEL if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MSP to HEL.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
77.37% of flights leaving from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is around 13 miles from central Minneapolis. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MSP? If you're boarding an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider booking a hotel close to HEL if you're catching a late Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar to explore Helsinki and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to central Helsinki has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 12 miles away.
It takes roughly 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Helsinki. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MSP to HEL in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Finland just waiting to be explored. Around 10 miles west of Helsinki, a trip to Espoo will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
If you want to check out another side of Finland, head for Tampere, roughly 100 miles north-west of Helsinki. Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum are the start of reasons to visit.