Travelling from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS): what you need to know
Boston is seven hours behind Helsinki and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your HEL to BOS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like September? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Boston Logan International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between HEL and BOS:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
At the moment, $886 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Boston Logan International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $638. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from HEL to BOS. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Boston Logan International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from HEL to BOS.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Boston Logan International Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
84% of flights leaving Helsinki Vantaa Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of HEL.
Helsinki Vantaa Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near HEL? If you've booked an early flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Boston Logan International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Boston Logan International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BOS instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Boston Logan International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Thrifty to explore Boston and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Boston Logan International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Boston Logan International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Boston in March.
Lock in your flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Boston Logan International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Boston during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from HEL to BOS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC and 6ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
Boston has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres south-west of Boston, a trip to New York will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in the United States, consider Philadelphia, roughly 434 kilometres south-west of Boston. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art are key highlights.