Travelling from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): What you need to know
When planning your flight from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), there's a good range of airports you can jet off from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are New York's major terminals.
The average time for a direct New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is 8 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is six hours ahead of New York. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) is the most popular route, with 7 direct services each week. Travel from JFK to HEL on Finnair's 10:45pm flight.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from New York to HEL.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) take off from this terminal.
Finnair is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport leaving from JFK.
Finnair is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from JFK to HEL.
With an impressive 85.45% of services landing on schedule, Finnair is the best-performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from New York to HEL with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between JFK and HEL include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near John F. Kennedy International Airport:
74.1% of flights that leave from John F. Kennedy International Airport land at their destination on time.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Split up your flight from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and HEL include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
On public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your New York to HEL flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 73.3%. This figure provides insight into how often flights departing from this airport land on time.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
You can book a flight ticket from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) with one or more stops departing from LaGuardia Airport (LGA). These are some of the most popular stopovers between LGA and HEL:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
The journey time to LGA from central New York is around 1 hour by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 25 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near LaGuardia Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight:
With 80.0% of its departing flights arriving without delays, LGA is a reliable starting point for any journey.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're arriving on a late flight from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near HEL:
Follow your own route with a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and experience more of Helsinki and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride around two weeks in advance of your New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Helsinki. How long it'll take to get there by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is $278. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $536. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To snag cheap flights from New York to HEL, book your flight ticket ten months ahead of your planned departure.
March is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal is available on flight tickets from New York to HEL.
Find a cheap flight from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
February is the quietest month for flights from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), while June is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to go to Helsinki based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your New York to HEL flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Helsinki
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Helsinki right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from New York to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport:
Your trip to Helsinki should come with a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions that are worth your time include Helsinki Cathedral, Fortress of Suomenlinna and Helsinki Central Station.
Explore more of Finland
Tampere is just one of the many cities in Finland waiting to be explored after you've experienced Helsinki. Around 145 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.
Turku is another standout destination in Finland and is around 153 kilometres west of Helsinki. No journey is complete without a visit to Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral and Ruissalo Nature Conservation Area.
