Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
8 hours is the average time for a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Helsinki is 2 hours behind Dubai and operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Finnair runs direct flights from Dubai Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Book with this popular carrier, and get ready to check out the sights in Helsinki — and maybe even more of Finland if you have time.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Dubai Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that catches your eye. Popular stopovers on the DXB - HEL route are:
Frederic Chopin Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Remember, you might need a visa to enter Finland. Visa regulations can differ and travel documentation requirements change frequently. Before booking your cheap ticket from DXB to HEL, check with your carrier and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
C$309 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Dubai Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. A return flight starts at C$516. These prices may change based on demand.
To get cheap flight tickets from DXB to HEL, book your trip 9 months ahead of your departure.
Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Dubai Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from DXB to HEL. There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have fallen. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Dubai Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Enter your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
Traveling from central Dubai to Dubai Airport takes around 49 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 16 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Got an early flight from Dubai Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near DXB:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Dubai Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the center of Helsinki. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 29 minutes.
It takes around 44 minutes when traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the most popular month for flights from Dubai Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Helsinki in February.
When reserving your flight from Dubai Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from DXB to HEL sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Helsinki
As soon as you've booked your flights from DXB to HEL, you'll need to find a hotel in Helsinki. Make one of these options your base for exploring this city:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Helsinki Cathedral, Temppeliaukio Church and Seurasaari Open-Air Museum are top sights which should feature on every Helsinki itinerary.
Complete your Helsinki trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, browse our low prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to get the best car rental price for your Helsinki trip.
