Flying from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki is seven hours ahead of St Louis and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Your STL to HEL flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Here are the top stopovers between STL and HEL:
O'Hare International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Right now, £295 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £657. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from STL to HEL, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
Picking up cheap flights from STL to HEL is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
The address for STL is 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
78.04% of flights that take off from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport from central St Louis, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to STL:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
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.
Booking your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to the centre of Helsinki has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 12 miles away.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Helsinki. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from STL to HEL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Finland
You've visited Helsinki, now it's time to explore other corners of Finland. Journey about 10 miles west to Espoo to check off its top sights. From Kannusilta riverside walk to Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Finland, consider Tampere, about 100 miles north-west of Helsinki. Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum are among its highlights.
