Travelling from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is nine hours ahead of Portland.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PDX to HEL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Portland International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PDX and HEL:
Keflavik International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
At the moment, £257 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Portland International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £341. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from PDX to HEL, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Portland International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Portland International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Portland International Airport (PDX)
PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.
83.65% of flights leaving Portland International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from PDX.
To get to Portland International Airport from central Portland, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 12 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Portland International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near PDX:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're getting in on a late Portland International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near HEL:
Grab a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and explore Helsinki and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are popular providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
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.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the most popular month for flights from Portland International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Helsinki in February.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Portland International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from PDX to HEL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Finland
You've seen Helsinki, now it's time to explore other parts of Finland. Journey about 10 miles west to Espoo to check off its leading attractions. From Kannusilta riverside walk to Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 100 miles north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another favourite stop in Finland. No visit is complete without checking out Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.