Travelling from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is 9 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is three hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi.
Flights from DEL to HEL start from 07:40 — the earliest with Finnair. The latest departure is at 07:50 with Finnair. Overall, you can choose from nine weekly Indira Gandhi International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your DEL to HEL flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Getting to Helsinki (and then seeing more of Finland!) is easy with Finnair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Finnair on this route.
Finnair is the most punctual carrier operating DEL to HEL flights. An exceptional 82.76% of its services on this route arrive on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between DEL and HEL:
Copenhagen Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Indira Gandhi International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is $387. A round-trip ticket right now is $718. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from DEL to HEL by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from DEL to HEL.
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Handy information about Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Indira Gandhi International Airport, data shows 67.17% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central New Delhi to Indira Gandhi International Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to DEL? If you've booked an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're getting in on a late Indira Gandhi International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near HEL:
Pick up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and discover Helsinki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
From Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Helsinki is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the busiest month for flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Helsinki in February.
When reserving your flight from Indira Gandhi 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).
Search for cheap tickets from DEL to HEL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Finland
You've visited Helsinki, now it's time to discover other parts of Finland. Travel about 16 kilometres west to Espoo to tick off its top attractions. From Kannusilta riverside walk to Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another favourite stop in Finland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.