Flying from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of Detroit.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your DTW to HEL flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between DTW and HEL include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
303 € is the lowest price for a one-way Detroit Wayne County Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. Return flights start at 634 €. These fares can change based on demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DTW to HEL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from DTW to HEL.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The address for DTW is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Detroit Wayne County Airport, 74% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Detroit Wayne County Airport from central Detroit, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near DTW:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Reserve a hotel near HEL if you're catching a late Detroit Wayne County Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car and explore Helsinki and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are leading providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Helsinki Vantaa Airport about two weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Helsinki. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DTW to HEL around that time if you like cooler conditions.
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.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another essential stop in Finland. Start your sightseeing at Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.
