Travelling from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is eight hours ahead of New Orleans.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MSY to HEL flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MSY and HEL include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Right now, R 5,168 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 9,833. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MSY to HEL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MSY to HEL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
You'll find MSY at 900 Airline Highway.
When it comes to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport's on-time performance, 79% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport from central New Orleans, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to MSY:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Reserve a hotel near HEL if you're catching a late New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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 well-known companies to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Helsinki Vantaa Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki Vantaa Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Helsinki. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. September is the most popular month to visit Helsinki. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MSY to HEL in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Finland just waiting to be explored. Around 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a trip to Espoo will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Nuuksio Park, Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Finland, consider Tampere, roughly 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve are key reasons to visit.
