Flying from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Dublin Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Dublin.
Flights from DUB to HEL start from 09:45 — the first with Finnair. The last service of the day is at 18:05 with Finnair. Overall, there are ten weekly Dublin Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flights.
For a stress-free 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 DUB to HEL flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Finnair is your gateway to exploring Helsinki (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Finland!). Browse the direct flights from Dublin Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Finnair.
Finnair leads the way as the most punctual carrier for DUB to HEL flights, with 83.33% of services landing on schedule.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dublin Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between DUB and HEL include:
Copenhagen Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Manchester Airport
Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dublin Airport, 77% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Dublin Airport from central Dublin, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to DUB? If you're boarding an early flight from Dublin Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're arriving on a late Dublin Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near HEL:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and explore beyond Helsinki's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Helsinki Vantaa Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Dublin Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. September is the most popular month to visit Helsinki. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Dublin Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 26ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from DUB to HEL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Finland just waiting to be discovered. About 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a visit to Espoo will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Nuuksio Park, Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Finland, consider Tampere, about 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve are among its highlights.