Travelling from Orlando to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Orlando's main base, Orlando International Airport (MCO), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Orlando to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL).
Helsinki is 6 hours ahead of Orlando. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Orlando to HEL, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
With more people on the move during busy months like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas.
Airports in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even explore another city. When browsing flights from Orlando to HEL departing from Orlando International Airport (MCO), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
To get to MCO from central Orlando, it takes about 22 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 20 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch an early flight from Orlando to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Orlando International Airport:
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Orlando to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near HEL:
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
From Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Helsinki is approximately 12 miles away. It takes around 29 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 44 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
For a one-way ticket from Orlando to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, £393 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just £371. These are the lowest fares right now but may change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from Orlando to HEL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Orlando to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from Orlando to HEL. You don't need to check every day to see whether prices have dropped. We'll update you the moment the price changes.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Orlando to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Enter your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
The best time to fly from Orlando to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
February is the quietest time to fly to Helsinki. Alternatively, join the crowds and take off in June. This is the busiest month for flights from Orlando to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Orlando to HEL in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Travel in January if you want to explore when it's cooler. Average temperatures range between -12ºC and 3ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Orlando to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
More about Helsinki
Once you've booked your flight from Orlando to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Helsinki:
Helsinki Cathedral and Temppeliaukio Church are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Helsinki to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Seurasaari Open-Air Museum.
Complete your Helsinki trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Orlando to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to track down your perfect ride. Browse our car rentals in Helsinki and easily compare your options. Plus we give you all the info you need to know, from the most popular rental company to the best time to book.
