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Helsinki International Airport is situated in the Vantaa district of Helsinki. This suburb is about 19 km from the city centre. There are three primary options for getting into Helsinki from Vantaa or, more specifically, from the airport grounds. These options are bus, train and taxi. There is also, of course, the option of hiring a car. As for the train, a ticket will set you back about €4.70 with the trip to Helsinki taking about 30min. Taking the bus will mean a travel time of around 40min, with a fare of roughly €2.70. The quickest way to reach the city centre is by taxi. The fares vary between around €40 and €45 on average, with demand and trip duration factoring into the price.

Between these cities, there are flights operated by American Airlines, Japan Airlines, Flynas, Finnair, and British Airways. Those routes that have stopovers usually only touch down in one city. There are a number of such flight options available, one example being the SAS flight from Dublin (DUB) to Helsinki (HEL) via Copenhagen International Airport (CPH).

Among airlines operating Dublin to Helsinki flights:

• Finnair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Finnair operates flights between Dublin and Helsinki.

Flights from Dublin to Helsinki usually depart from Dublin (DUB) and arrive at Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Finnair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Dublin to Helsinki.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €147 return via Riga Intl (RIX), compared with €324 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €52–€87 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Finnair and Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

One-stop flights from Dublin to Helsinki most commonly connect through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 39% of one-stop connections
• Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 14% of one-stop connections
• London Stansted (STN) – 8% of one-stop connections

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 37% on the Dublin to Helsinki route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at €210 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at €333, a difference of €123. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dublin to Helsinki route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 36 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dublin to Helsinki flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Helsinki are Helsinki City Centre, Casino Helsinki, and Helsingin päärautatieasema. These are among the most viewed places in Helsinki on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dublin to Helsinki:

• Earliest: departs at 09:40 and lands at 12:42
• Latest: departs at 18:05 and lands at 21:07.

The flight takes about 3h 02m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 20% above the route average of €272. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Dublin to Helsinki takes 3h 02m, covering 3,252 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Dublin to Helsinki are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €118, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

Finnair is the only airline operating Dublin to Helsinki flights. 84% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Riga Intl (RIX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 36m, compared to 6h 12m via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) and 6h 51m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Helsinki is 2 hours ahead of Dublin (Eastern European Time vs Irish Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• ADDCAR RENTAL
• GREEN MOTION
• Alamo
• Sixt
• Europcar

Return flights from Dublin to Helsinki range from €203 to €348, with an average of €272 over the past 12 months. Anything below €203 counts as a good deal.

Finnair is the only airline on the Dublin to Helsinki route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.