Travelling from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki is seven hours ahead of Washington DC and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your BWI to HEL flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between BWI and HEL:
London Heathrow Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
$489 is the best price for a one-way Baltimore Washington International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. Return flights start from $822. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BWI to HEL if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Of all flights leaving Baltimore Washington International Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
Central Washington DC to Baltimore Washington International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near BWI. Whether you've booked an early flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Reserve a hotel near HEL if you're on a late Baltimore Washington International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car and explore Helsinki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Helsinki Vantaa Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki Vantaa Airport to central Helsinki has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Helsinki. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BWI to HEL sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Finland
You've done Helsinki, now it's time to explore other parts of Finland. Travel around 16 kilometres west to Espoo to check off its popular sights. From Nuuksio Park to Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Finland, consider Tampere, roughly 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve are key reasons to visit.