Flying from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki is six hours ahead of New York and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Your EWR to HEL flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Newark Liberty International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between EWR and HEL include:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Keflavik International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Right now, C$333 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Newark Liberty International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$485. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from EWR to HEL if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from EWR to HEL.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Newark Liberty International Airport, data shows 73.3% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Newark Liberty International Airport is about 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to EWR? If you're boarding an early flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Book a hotel near HEL if you have a late Newark Liberty International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and experience more of Helsinki and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is February, while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Helsinki based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EWR to HEL around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Finland you should also see. About 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a visit to Espoo will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Tampere is another well-known destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No journey is complete without a visit to Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.