Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Dubai Airport.
Dubai's timezone is UTC+4, making Dubai two hours ahead of Helsinki.
Leave enough time to make your HEL to DXB flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Finnair is your gateway to exploring Dubai (and maybe even some other exciting parts of United Arab Emirates!). Browse the direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Dubai Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Finnair on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for HEL to DXB flights is Finnair.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Dubai Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between HEL and DXB:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Frederic Chopin Airport
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Dubai Airport (DXB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Dubai Airport flight is C$131. A round-trip fare right now is C$347. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HEL to DXB.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Dubai Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Dubai Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, data shows 60.23% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to HEL? If you've booked an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Dubai Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
Book a hotel close to DXB if you're on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Dubai Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Dubai Airport rental car and discover Dubai and beyond with your own set of wheels. AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car and Quicklease Car Rental are leading providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Dubai Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
Dubai Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Dubai. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It takes roughly 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)
January is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Dubai Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Dubai in April.
Lock in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Dubai Airport for July if you'd like to go to Dubai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 30ºC (86ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from HEL to DXB in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Sharjah is just one of the many places in United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Dubai. Around 23 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai, Abu Dhabi is another essential stop in United Arab Emirates. Start your sightseeing at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan.