Flying from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki is seven hours ahead of Boston and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your BOS to HEL flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Boston Logan International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BOS and HEL include:
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Handy information about Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
BOS's address is One Harborside Drive.
75% of flights leaving from Boston Logan International Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Boston Logan International Airport from central Boston, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near BOS. Whether you're catching an early flight from Boston Logan International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're arriving on a late Boston Logan International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near HEL:
Travel at your own speed with a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and chase adventure across Helsinki and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Helsinki Vantaa Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki Vantaa Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Helsinki. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Boston Logan International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is March, while September is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Helsinki based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Boston Logan International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport for July if you'd like to go to Helsinki during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BOS to HEL in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many cities in Finland waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Helsinki. Around 16 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Nuuksio Park, Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art.
Tampere is another must-experience destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No trip is complete without seeing Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.