Travelling from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Helsinki is one hour ahead of Dusseldorf and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from DUS to HEL start from 08:25 — the first with Finnair. The last service of the day is at 18:45 with Finnair. Overall, you can choose from 25 weekly Dusseldorf International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your DUS to HEL flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Jetting into Helsinki (and then exploring more of Finland!) is a snap with Finnair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Finnair on this route.
With 71.3% of its services arriving as planned, Finnair is the most punctual carrier offering DUS to HEL flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dusseldorf International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between DUS and HEL include:
Copenhagen Airport
Riga International Airport
Goteborg Landvetter Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
C$150 is the lowest price for a one-way Dusseldorf International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$280. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Book five months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from DUS to HEL.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from DUS to HEL.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
78.28% of flights taking off from Dusseldorf International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Dusseldorf International Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Dusseldorf. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near DUS? If you're boarding an early flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're getting in on a late Dusseldorf International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near HEL:
Travel at your own speed with a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and see more of Helsinki and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks before you set off.
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 get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the busiest month for flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Helsinki in February.
Before locking in your flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DUS to HEL in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Finland waiting to be explored. About 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a trip to Espoo will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Finland, head for Tampere, about 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum are key highlights.
