Travelling from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): What you need to know
Lay the groundwork for your adventure by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are the main airports in Chicago.
8 hours 45 minutes is the average duration of a direct Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Chicago.
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) is the most popular route, with 3 direct services every week. Travel from ORD to HEL on Finnair's 9:30pm flight.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Chicago to HEL.
Heading off during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You can find a direct flight from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) out of O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
When leaving from ORD, you can catch a direct flight from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport with Finnair.
Finnair is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from ORD to HEL.
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Chicago to HEL that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between ORD and HEL include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
ORD is about 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of all flights leaving O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% touch down on time at their destination.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Break up your flight from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Chicago Midway International Airport and HEL are:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
MDW is around 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Chicago to HEL flight? Unwind in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77.88%. This figure highlights how often flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From central Chicago, RFD is around 137 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to reach the airport by car and 4 hours 15 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're jetting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights get to their destinations without delays. At RFD, that figure is 76.19%.
The street address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to HEL if you have a late flight from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Pick up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and discover Helsinki and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Helsinki. How long it takes to get there in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
$709 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. A return flight starts from $782. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap flights from Chicago to HEL by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Discover the best deal on a flight from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to visit Helsinki. June is when most people book flights from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Chicago to HEL flight ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 26ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Helsinki
After booking your flight from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Helsinki:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Helsinki when you're ready to sightsee. Kick things off at Helsinki Cathedral followed by Fortress of Suomenlinna and Helsinki Central Station.
Explore more of Finland
You've visited Helsinki, now it's time to discover other parts of Finland. Journey about 145 kilometres north-west to Tampere to check off its top sights. From Pyynikki Observation Tower to The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Finland, consider Turku, roughly 153 kilometres west of Helsinki. Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral and Ruissalo Nature Conservation Area are the start of reasons to visit.
