Travelling from Dresden International Airport (DRS) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Dresden.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your DRS to HEL flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as April? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dresden International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between DRS and HEL include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dresden International Airport (DRS) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Currently, R 3,164 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Dresden International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 4,088. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from DRS to HEL, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Dresden International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and land a great deal.
Picking up cheap flights from DRS to HEL is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Dresden International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Dresden International Airport (DRS)
84.36% of flights departing from Dresden International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of DRS.
Central Dresden to Dresden International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near DRS? If you've booked an early flight from Dresden International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're coming in on a late Dresden International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near HEL:
Grab a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and explore Helsinki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are top outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to the centre of Helsinki has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Dresden International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Helsinki. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Dresden International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DRS to HEL in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Finland you should also see. Around 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a trip to Espoo will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights 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.