Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki is six hours ahead of Detroit and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DTW to HEL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between DTW and HEL include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is $481. A return plane ticket right now is $1,009. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from DTW to HEL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DTW to HEL.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
When it comes to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.1% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from central Detroit, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to DTW:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you have a late Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near HEL:
Hit the road running by picking up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Helsinki and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Helsinki. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the most popular month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Helsinki in February.
When reserving your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 26ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DTW to HEL in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC and 3ºC then.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many cities in Finland waiting to be explored after you've seen Helsinki. Around 16 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Finland, head for Tampere, about 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum are key highlights.