Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport is 8 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in New Delhi is UTC+5:30, which is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Helsinki.
Flights from HEL to DEL start from 18:00 — the earliest with Finnair. The last service of the day is at 18:30 with Finnair. Overall, you can choose from 18 weekly Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your HEL to DEL flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like June? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Finnair offers direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in New Delhi — and maybe even more of India if your schedule allows.
Finnair is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for HEL to DEL flights is Finnair.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between HEL and DEL:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Dubai Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
ر.ق. 849 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 1,879. These prices can change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from HEL to DEL, reserve your journey five months ahead of your planned departure.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
60.23% of flights that leave from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near HEL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to DEL if you're catching a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with an Indira Gandhi International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Hire and find adventure across New Delhi and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Indira Gandhi International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to central New Delhi
Indira Gandhi International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of New Delhi. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit New Delhi in April.
Book your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport for May if you'd like to go to New Delhi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 43ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HEL to DEL in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC and 22ºC then.
Explore more of India
New Delhi is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of India you'll want to see. About 3 kilometres west of New Delhi, a trip to Delhi will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Naqqar Khana, Sita ram park and JU Park-2.
Around 386 kilometres south-east of New Delhi, Kanpur is another favourite stop in India. Experience major highlights starting with Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.
