Flying from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is six hours ahead of Philadelphia.
To ensure you catch your PHL to HEL flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Philadelphia International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between PHL and HEL include:
Copenhagen Airport
Dublin Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is Rs100,425. A return plane ticket is currently Rs159,636. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PHL to HEL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from PHL to HEL.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
PHL is located at Industrial Highway and Island Road.
Of all flights leaving Philadelphia International Airport, 78.93% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Philadelphia to Philadelphia International Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near PHL. Whether you have an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider booking a hotel near HEL if you have a late Philadelphia International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Helsinki and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
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.
It takes around 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the most popular month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Helsinki in February.
Before locking in your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 26ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PHL to HEL in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC and 3ºC then.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many places in Finland waiting to be discovered once you've seen Helsinki. Around 16 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Tampere is another sought-after destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No journey is complete without dropping by Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.
