Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
The timezone in Durham is UTC-4, which is six hours behind Helsinki.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your HEL to RDU flight.
Flying during a peak time such as June? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between HEL and RDU include:
Keflavik International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight is $918. A return fare is currently $1,174. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from HEL to RDU. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
Landing cheap flights from HEL to RDU is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
60.23% of flights departing from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near HEL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Consider staying in a hotel near RDU if you're catching a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car and discover Durham and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Raleigh-Durham International Airport around one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from central Durham. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Durham. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in May.
When reserving your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Durham, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HEL to RDU in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Charlotte is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Durham. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in United States, head for Baltimore, roughly 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. Huber Memorial Church, WBAL Radio and Marine Mammal Pavilion are key highlights.
