Travelling from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Helsinki one hour ahead of Dusseldorf.
Every week, there are 17 Dusseldorf International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as soon as possible, pick the 08:25 Finnair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 18:45 with Finnair.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DUS to HEL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Jetting into Helsinki (and then seeing more of Finland!) is a snap with Finnair. This popular airline has direct flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Finnair on this route.
Finnair is the most punctual carrier that operates DUS to HEL flights. A reliable 88.71% of its services on this route arrive on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dusseldorf International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between DUS and HEL:
Copenhagen Airport
Riga International Airport
Gothenburg Landvetter Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Right now, $213 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Dusseldorf International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $353. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DUS to HEL.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from DUS to HEL couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
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Handy information about Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Dusseldorf International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart DUS land on time.
Dusseldorf International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Dusseldorf. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 20 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near DUS. Whether you've booked an early flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider booking a hotel near HEL if you're taking a late Dusseldorf International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car and discover Helsinki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Helsinki Vantaa Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
From Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Helsinki is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Helsinki. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Dusseldorf International 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.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DUS to HEL sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Finland
You've done Helsinki, now it's time to explore more of Finland. Travel about 16 kilometres west to Espoo to tick off its popular sights. From Nuuksio Park to Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Tampere is another standout destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No trip is complete without a visit to Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.