Traveling from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Hamad International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is 7 hours 10 minutes.
Helsinki is one hour behind Doha and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from DOH to HEL start at 08:05 — the earliest with Finnair. The last departure is at 08:10 with Finnair. In total, there are ten weekly Hamad International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your DOH to HEL flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Finnair is your gateway to discovering Helsinki (and maybe even some other great corners of Finland!). Browse the direct flights from Hamad International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport offered by this carrier.
Finnair is the airline most travelers choose for this route.
Finnair is the most punctual carrier operating DOH to HEL flights, with 70.69% of its services arriving as planned.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hamad International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DOH and HEL:
Frederic Chopin Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Oslo Airport Gardermoen
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Hamad International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is $146. A round-trip ticket right now is $341. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from DOH to HEL by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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 the price changes on cheap flights from DOH to HEL.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Hamad International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
83.59% of flights departing from Hamad International Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from DOH.
To get to Hamad International Airport from central Doha, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 9 miles from the airport to the city center.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to DOH? If you've booked an early flight from Hamad International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Reserve a hotel close to HEL if you have a late Hamad International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and explore Helsinki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to the center of Helsinki has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 12 miles away.
Traveling by public transport takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Hamad International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is February, while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Helsinki based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your flight from Hamad International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with the temperature ranging from 54ºF to 79ºF.
Search for cheap tickets from DOH to HEL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºF and 37ºF on average.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many places in Finland waiting to be discovered once you've seen Helsinki. Around 10 miles away to the west, its top attractions include Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Around 100 miles north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another favorite stop in Finland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.
