Flying from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki is seven hours ahead of Houston and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your IAH to HEL flight.
During popular months such as July, 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 an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Here are the top stopovers between IAH and HEL:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Rs71,963 is currently the lowest price for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs167,189. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from IAH to HEL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
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Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Of the flights that depart from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% land on time at their destination.
Central Houston to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near IAH:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
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 providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
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 drive to the centre.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Helsinki. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap tickets from IAH to HEL sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Finland waiting to be explored. Around 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a visit to Espoo will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another favourite stop in Finland. Start your sightseeing at Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.
