Travelling from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): What you need to know
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is Chicago's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) departing from here.
8 hours 45 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight.
Helsinki is eight hours ahead of Chicago. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki, which runs on the UTC+2 timezone.
You can choose from 4 direct flights a week between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). This is the most popular route, with Finnair offering a 9:30pm departure from ORD to HEL.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Chicago to HEL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
July is a busy time to fly out. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Christmas, show up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) take off from this terminal.
You can lock in a direct flight from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport with Finnair. This leading airline offers services from ORD.
The majority of travellers prefer to book seats with Finnair between ORD and HEL.
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Chicago to HEL with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between ORD and HEL include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
ORD is around 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near Chicago O'Hare International Airport:
When it comes to Chicago O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Here's where you can connect between Chicago Midway International Airport and HEL:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to HEL flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76%.
The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is roughly 145 kilometres from central Chicago. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive within the expected time frame. At RFD, that rate is 71%.
The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Reserve a hotel close to HEL if you're catching a late flight from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 18 kilometres from the centre of Helsinki. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Currently, ر.ق. 1,027 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 2,500. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Chicago to HEL, book your ticket one month ahead of your planned departure.
June is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Never miss a deal on plane tickets from Chicago to HEL by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
September is when most people book flights from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). Visit Helsinki in January if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your Chicago to HEL plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 26ºC.
January has temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Helsinki
Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Helsinki:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Helsinki Cathedral, Helsinki Central Station and Finnish National Opera and Ballet are must-do's during your Helsinki adventure.
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 northwest, popular attractions include Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.
Turku is another essential stop in Finland and is around 153 kilometres west of Helsinki. No trip is complete without a visit to Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral and Ruissalo Nature Conservation Area.
