Travelling from Orlando to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Orlando. Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Orlando to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) departing from here.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki. The city follows the UTC+2 timezone and is six hours ahead of Orlando.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Orlando to HEL. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during peak seasons, plan to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Orlando to HEL leaving from Orlando International Airport (MCO), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Your journey might pause in:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
To reach MCO from central Orlando, it takes about 20 minutes to drive the 32 kilometres or so.
Planning to catch an early flight from Orlando to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to Orlando International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Orlando International Airport, 78.28% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
The address for MCO is One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
With public transport, you can travel from central Orlando to SFB in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Orlando to HEL flight, stay in one of these hotels near Orlando Sanford International Airport:
69.11% of flights leaving Orlando Sanford International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Orlando to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near HEL:
Fast-track your adventure 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.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around two weeks before your Orlando to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to central Helsinki is roughly 16 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary based on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
At the moment, ر.ق. 1,048 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Orlando to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 2,316. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Orlando to HEL if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Orlando to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Orlando to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Helsinki. June is when most people book flights from Orlando to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
Before locking in your Orlando to HEL flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 26ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Orlando to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Helsinki
After booking your flight from Orlando to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Helsinki:
Your Helsinki trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions you can't miss include Helsinki Cathedral, Fortress of Suomenlinna and Helsinki Central Station.
Explore more of Finland
Tampere is just one of the many places in Finland waiting to be discovered once you've seen Helsinki. Around 145 kilometres away to the north-west, 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 journey is complete without experiencing Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral and Ruissalo Nature Conservation Area.
