Travelling from Portland Airport (PDX) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is ten hours ahead of Portland.
Your PDX 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 when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Portland Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between PDX and HEL include:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Currently, R 3,391 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Portland Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 7,120. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PDX to HEL if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Portland Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from PDX to HEL.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Portland Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.
83% of flights leaving Portland Airport touch down at their destination as planned. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of PDX.
To reach Portland Airport from central Portland, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Portland Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to PDX:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you have a late Portland Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near HEL:
Travel at your own speed with a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and discover more of Helsinki and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Helsinki Vantaa Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Portland Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Helsinki. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Portland Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from PDX to HEL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest 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 you should also see. Around 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a visit to Espoo will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Nuuksio Park, Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another favourite stop in Finland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.