Travelling from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Helsinki is three hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Take your pick of seven weekly Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flights. The 07:40 departure with Finnair is the earliest flight available. Finnair operates the latest service of the day at 07:50.
Your DEL to HEL flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Jetting into Helsinki (and then seeing more of Finland!) is a breeze with Finnair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with Finnair on this route.
With a reliable 84.48% of services landing on schedule, Finnair has the best on-time performance for DEL to HEL flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between DEL and HEL include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
At the moment, 225 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 474 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from DEL to HEL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from DEL to HEL.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Of all flights departing from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, 63% land on schedule at their destination.
Central New Delhi to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to DEL:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're landing on a late Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near HEL:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Helsinki and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Helsinki Vantaa Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki Vantaa Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Helsinki. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Helsinki. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport for July if you want to explore Helsinki during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DEL to HEL around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many cities in Finland waiting to be discovered once you've seen Helsinki. Around 16 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Nuuksio Park, Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Finland, head for Tampere, roughly 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve are among its highlights.
