Travelling from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is nine hours ahead of Seattle.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your SEA to HEL flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Getting to Helsinki (and then discovering more of Finland!) is a snap with Finnair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Finnair.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between SEA and HEL include:
Keflavik International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
232 € is the best price for a one-way Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. A return flight starts at 434 €. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from SEA to HEL by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SEA to HEL by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from SEA touch down on schedule 81.27% of the time.
To get to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport from central Seattle, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near SEA:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're landing on a late Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near HEL:
Grab a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and discover Helsinki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about 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 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Helsinki. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SEA to HEL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Finland waiting to be discovered. About 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a visit to Espoo will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another favourite stop in Finland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.