Travelling from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of Norfolk.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your ORF to HEL flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Norfolk International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between ORF and HEL include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
$652 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Norfolk International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,178. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from ORF to HEL, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Norfolk International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from ORF to HEL is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Norfolk International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
ORF is located at 2200 Norview Ave..
77% of flights that take off from Norfolk International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Norfolk International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Norfolk. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Norfolk International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near ORF:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider booking a hotel close to HEL if you're taking a late Norfolk International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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 top outlets you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Helsinki Vantaa Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
From Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Helsinki is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Norfolk International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is March, while September is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Helsinki based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Norfolk International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ORF to HEL in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many places in Finland waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Helsinki. Around 16 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Nuuksio Park, Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Finland, consider Tampere, about 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve are key highlights.
