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Sun, Jul 19
Washington, D.C. BWIHelsinki HEL
£234
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Sun, Jul 19
Washington, D.C. IADHelsinki HEL
£264
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 21
Washington, D.C. IADHelsinki HEL
£285
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 22
Washington, D.C. IADHelsinki HEL
£301
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 20
Washington, D.C. IADHelsinki HEL
£306
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 22
Washington, D.C. IADHelsinki HEL
£315
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1 stop
Sun, Jul 19 – Wed, Jul 22
Washington, D.C. IADHelsinki HEL
£760
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Thu, Jul 23 – Wed, Jul 29
Washington, D.C. IADHelsinki HEL
£762
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Sun, Jul 19 – Thu, Jul 23
Washington, D.C. IADHelsinki HEL
£814
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Sat, Jul 25 – Thu, Jul 30
Washington, D.C. BWIHelsinki HEL
£823
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Sun, Jul 19 – Thu, Jul 23
Washington, D.C. BWIHelsinki HEL
£849
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Sun, Jul 19 – Thu, Jul 23
Washington, D.C. IADHelsinki HEL
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How much do flights to Helsinki cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£234

Cheapest round-trip

£760

Average round-trip

£861

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Finnair

Getting from Helsinki airport to the city center

Fastest options: Ring Rail Line train and taxi. Best value: bus routes 615 and 617.

Helsinki is served by Helsinki Airport (HEL), located 18 km north of the city center. The airport offers convenient airport transfers to city center destinations via the Ring Rail Line, regional buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. The Ring Rail Line provides the fastest and most reliable connection, while buses offer a budget-friendly alternative. Journey times and costs vary depending on the transport option, time of day, and traffic conditions.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-35 min

€4.10 – €5.50; zone ABC ticket required

every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to central station

40-55 min

€4.10 – €5.50; zone ABC ticket required

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

45-60 min

€4.10 – €5.50; zone ABC ticket required

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

Pasila connections

30-45 min

€7 – €10; direct service to city center

every 20 min (traffic dependent)

direct to Elielinaukio

25-45 min

€45 – €65; metered; varies by traffic and time

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-45 min

€35 – €55; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

25-40 min

€60 – €100; pre-booked fixed rate

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and business travelers

Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • HSL tickets can be purchased via the HSL app, ticket machines, or onboard (higher price).
  • The Ring Rail Line operates two routes: I train (via Tikkurila) and P train (via Huopalahti). Both stop at Helsinki Central Station.
  • Taxi fares are metered and may include airport surcharges. Night and weekend rates may be higher.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Helsinki

Depart from
Washington Dulles International
Arrive to
Helsinki
Average flights per week
266
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Old Town of Tallinn - Temppeliaukion Kirkko

Check-in for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Helsinki

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
FinnairFINAYNo
IcelandairICEFINo
Air FranceAFRAFNo
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Helsinki

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January-2°C-5°C
February-2°C-5°C
March1°C-3°C
April6°C1°C
May13°C6°C
June17°C11°C
July20°C14°C
August19°C14°C
September15°C10°C
October8°C5°C
November4°C2°C
December1°C-2°C
Hottest Month
20°C
July
Coldest month
-5°C
February
Sunny days
233
days per year
Snow days
30
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Jul
57%
25°C15°C
18 Jul
23°C16°C
Sunday
12 Jul
62%
26°C17°C
19 Jul
21%
24°C17°C
Monday
13 Jul
85%
24°C18°C
20 Jul
36%
20°C14°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
14%
22°C17°C
21 Jul
64%
18°C12°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
24°C16°C
22 Jul
70%
17°C13°C
Thursday
16 Jul
20°C15°C
23 Jul
57%
18°C11°C
Friday
17 Jul
21°C15°C
24 Jul
75%
13°C10°C
Travelers usually depart from Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National when they travel from Washington, D.C. to Helsinki. The most popular airlines for this route are Finnair, Icelandair, Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Iberia Airlines. Washington, D.C. and Helsinki have 266 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Helsinki, consider visiting Old Town of Tallinn, and Temppeliaukion Kirkko.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Orlando, Atlanta, Edinburgh, Los Angeles, Tampa, Mexico City, Miami, San Salvador, San Juan, Dallas, Istanbul, Denver, New Delhi, Guadalajara, Fort Lauderdale, Kathmandu, Manchester, Paris, Toronto.
What are the most popular routes to and from Helsinki?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Helsinki and London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Stockholm, Pristina, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Berlin, Riga, Barcelona, Erbil, Bristol, Tel Aviv, Vilnius, Tirana, Rovaniemi, Dublin, Prague, Baghdad, Istanbul.
Which airports are there in Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. is mainly served by Washington Dulles International. But there are other airports nearby, including Baltimore–Washington International, Ronald Reagan Washington National.
What airports are near Washington, D.C.?
The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Trenton–Mercer, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Hagerstown Regional, Lancaster.
What airports are near Helsinki?
The main airport in Helsinki is Helsinki. It is also served by Tallinn, Turku, Tampere–Pirkkala.
Which airlines fly between Washington, D.C. and Helsinki?
Currently, you can fly between Washington, D.C. and Helsinki with Finnair, Icelandair, Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Iberia Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Washington, D.C. and Helsinki?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Washington, D.C. and Helsinki, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Washington, D.C. and Helsinki?
Traveling between Washington, D.C. and Helsinki, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Washington, D.C.?
There are a number of airports in and around Washington, D.C.. The main one is Washington Dulles International and other nearby airports include Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Trenton–Mercer, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Hagerstown Regional, Lancaster
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