Travelling from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is six hours ahead of Fort Lauderdale.
Your FLL to HEL flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between FLL and HEL:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
R 3,973 is currently the best price for a one-way Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 9,019. These fares can change depending on demand.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from FLL to HEL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
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Handy information about Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
You'll find FLL at 320 Terminal Drive.
73.74% of flights that leave from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport from central Fort Lauderdale, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near FLL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Reserve a hotel near HEL if you're taking a late Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and discover Helsinki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
From Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Helsinki is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the busiest month for flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Helsinki in February.
Before locking in your flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from FLL to HEL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Finland just waiting to be explored. Around 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a trip to Espoo will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another essential stop in Finland. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.