Flying from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Dalaman.
To ensure you get on your DLM to HEL flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dalaman Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between DLM and HEL:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
$135 is currently the best price for a one-way Dalaman Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. A return flight starts from $274. These prices may change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DLM to HEL if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Dalaman Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from DLM to HEL.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Dalaman Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Dalaman Airport (DLM)
Dalaman Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from DLM make it to their destination as scheduled 81.03% of the time.
To get to Dalaman Airport from central Dalaman, it takes around 5 minutes if you're traveling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Catching an early flight from Dalaman Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near DLM:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're getting in on a late Dalaman Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near HEL:
Pick up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and discover Helsinki and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks before your departure 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 19 kilometers away.
Traveling on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the most popular month for flights from Dalaman Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Helsinki in February.
When reserving your flight from Dalaman Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DLM to HEL in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
You've seen Helsinki, now it's time to explore other corners of Finland. Travel around 16 kilometers west to Espoo to check off its top attractions. From Kannusilta riverside walk to Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Tampere is another well-known destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometers north-west of Helsinki. No journey is complete without experiencing Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.
