Travelling from Dubai to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): What you need to know
Dubai has two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Dubai to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
7 hours 40 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Dubai to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight.
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is two hours behind Dubai. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki.
The most popular route is from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). There are 2 direct services every week. Finnair operates a 12:35am departure between DXB and HEL.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Dubai to HEL. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During high season, allow for extended wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
You can jump on a direct flight from Dubai to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) out of Dubai Airport (DXB).
Finnair is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Dubai to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport departing from DXB.
The top choice among passengers flying between DXB and HEL is Finnair.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is Finnair.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Dubai to HEL. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Dubai Airport (DXB). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular airports:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Dubai, DXB can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Dubai Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Dubai to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Of the departures from Dubai Airport, 74.31% land on schedule at their destination.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Dubai to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, check out these options when heading out from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
You can reach DWC from central Dubai in approximately 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your Dubai to HEL flight:
56.64% of flights out of Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to HEL if you're catching a late flight from Dubai to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Explore without limits with a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and chase adventure across Helsinki and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks ahead of your Dubai to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
The centre of Helsinki is around 16 kilometres from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is $297. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $522. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Dubai to HEL. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Dubai to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport ticket.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal comes up on flight tickets from Dubai to HEL.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Dubai to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Dubai to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). June is when most people travel to Helsinki. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in February.
Lock in a Dubai to HEL flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Helsinki to range from 12ºC to 26ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Dubai to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Helsinki
Start your Helsinki trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Dubai to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Helsinki Cathedral and Fortress of Suomenlinna are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Helsinki must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Helsinki Central Station.
Explore more of Finland
Tampere is just one of the many places in Finland waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Helsinki. Around 145 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Finland, head for Turku, about 153 kilometres west of Helsinki. Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral and Ruissalo Nature Conservation Area are highlights.