Flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, making Helsinki seven hours ahead of Durham.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your RDU to HEL flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between RDU and HEL include:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Right now, 254 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 387 €. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from RDU to HEL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from RDU to HEL is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
78% of flights taking off from Raleigh / Durham Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Raleigh / Durham Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Durham. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to RDU:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Fast-track 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.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Helsinki Vantaa Airport around two weeks in advance.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is March, while September is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Helsinki based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RDU to HEL sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Finland waiting to be explored. Around 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a visit to Espoo will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Nuuksio Park, Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art.
Tampere is another favourite destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No journey is complete without a visit to Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.