Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Around 8 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Helsinki seven hours ahead of Chicago.
Flights from ORD to HEL start from 21:30 — the first with Finnair. The latest departure is at 21:30 with Finnair. In total, you can take your pick of four weekly O'Hare International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your ORD to HEL flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Finnair offers direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Helsinki — and maybe even more of Finland if you have time.
Most passengers choose to travel with Finnair on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between ORD and HEL:
Copenhagen Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Currently, R 5,836 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 10,154. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book seven months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from ORD to HEL.
June is the cheapest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from ORD to HEL.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.85% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Chicago to O'Hare International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near ORD. Whether you're taking an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider booking a hotel near HEL if you have a late O'Hare International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and explore Helsinki and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks in advance.
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.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the busiest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Helsinki in February.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from O'Hare International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from ORD to HEL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many cities in Finland waiting to be explored after you've experienced Helsinki. Around 16 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Tampere is another essential stop in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No journey is complete without experiencing Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.
