Travelling from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki is seven hours ahead of Orlando and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your MCO to HEL flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Orlando International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. These are the top stopovers between MCO and HEL:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
R 3,655 is currently the best price for a one-way Orlando International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 8,756. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MCO to HEL if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Orlando International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from MCO to HEL.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Orlando International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Orlando International Airport (MCO)
MCO is located at One Airport Boulevard.
When it comes to Orlando International Airport's on-time performance, 77% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Orlando International Airport from central Orlando, it takes about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to MCO? If you're catching an early flight from Orlando International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Orlando International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HEL instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and explore beyond Helsinki's main sights.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Helsinki Vantaa Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki Vantaa Airport to central Helsinki has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
September is the most popular month for flights from Orlando International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Helsinki in March.
Book your flight from Orlando International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport for July if you want to go to Helsinki during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MCO to HEL in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
You've done Helsinki, now it's time to explore other parts of Finland. Travel around 16 kilometres west to Espoo to check off its leading sights. From Nuuksio Park to Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Finland, consider Tampere, roughly 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve are highlights.