Traveling from Dallas to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Dallas's main base, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), is where many great vacations begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Dallas to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL).
9 hours 55 minutes is the average journey time for a direct flight from Dallas to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Helsinki is 7 hours ahead of Dallas. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
With 8 direct flights a week between the two airports, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) is the most popular route. Finnair operates the earliest flight at 16:50. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest flight from DFW to HEL is with Finnair at 17:55.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Dallas to HEL. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're traveling during a popular month like July, arrive at the terminal even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. You can expect lines to be longer during peak periods like spring break and summer.
Airports in Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
You can book a direct flight from Dallas to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) leaving from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Book your direct flight from Dallas to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport with Finnair. This top carrier offers services from DFW.
We make it a breeze to find a flight from Dallas to HEL that includes a stopover. To see the options leaving from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between DFW and HEL include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Traveling from central Dallas to DFW takes about 3 hours and 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometers in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a handy hotel close to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Dallas to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Dallas to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near HEL:
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometers from the center of Helsinki. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 29 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 44 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Dallas to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport from $274 or travel return from just $638. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
Score cheap tickets from Dallas to HEL by booking 8 months ahead. Based on flight price data, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Dallas to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Set up a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll be the first to know when the fares drop. Good timing makes all the difference when searching for cheap tickets from Dallas to HEL.
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The best time to fly from Dallas to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Dallas to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Helsinki, consider the pace you like to travel at.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Dallas to HEL in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap flights from Dallas to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Helsinki
Start your Helsinki trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Dallas to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Helsinki Cathedral, Temppeliaukio Church and Seurasaari Open-Air Museum are popular attractions which should be on every Helsinki itinerary.
Complete your Helsinki trip with a car rental
Grab the keys to one of our car rentals in Helsinki and see the sights on your own terms. Easily compare rates from trusted rental companies in one go after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Dallas to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.