Travelling from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
Detroit is seven hours behind Helsinki and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HEL to DTW 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 September, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between HEL and DTW include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
At the moment, $1,114 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,330. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from HEL to DTW, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Snapping up cheap flights from HEL to DTW is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Helsinki Vantaa Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from HEL arrive at their destination as scheduled 84% of the time.
To get to Helsinki Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near HEL:
Arriving at Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DTW instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Detroit Wayne County Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and discover more of Detroit and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Detroit Wayne County Airport around two weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
July is the most popular month for flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Detroit in March.
When booking your flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Detroit, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from HEL to DTW in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Detroit. Around 386 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
Columbus is another standout destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south of Detroit. No trip is complete without dropping by Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.