Flying from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
A direct flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport takes an average of 2 hours 26 minutes. The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, so it's 1 hour ahead of Dusseldorf.
You can choose from 25 weekly flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. The 06:15 departure with Finnair is the earliest flight you can take between DUS and HEL. Finnair operates the last service of the day at 18:45 if you're not into early starts.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Helsinki (and seeing more of Finland!) is easy with Finnair. This popular airline has direct flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. Here are the most popular stopovers between DUS and HEL:
Goteborg Landvetter Airport
Riga International Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Before organising your cheap ticket from DUS to HEL, check if you need a visa to enter Finland. Visa and travel document requirements may differ and are updated frequently. To get the latest information, get in touch with the nearest embassy or consulate of the country you're flying to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Dusseldorf International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is RM504. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM808. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from DUS to HEL, book your journey 8 months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Dusseldorf International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Travelling from central Dusseldorf to Dusseldorf International Airport takes about 38 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or hail a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to DUS:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider booking a hotel close to HEL if you have a late flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Helsinki. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 29 minutes.
It takes roughly 44 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is February, while June is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Helsinki based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DUS to HEL in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC and 3ºC then.
More about Helsinki
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the best stays in Helsinki right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from DUS to HEL:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Helsinki Cathedral, Temppeliaukio Church and Seurasaari Open-Air Museum are highlights which should be on any good Helsinki itinerary.
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