Traveling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT): what you need to know
Charlotte's timezone is UTC-4, making Charlotte six hours behind Helsinki.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your HEL to CLT flight.
Traveling during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HEL and CLT:
O'Hare International Airport
Dublin Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
AED 1,374 is currently the best price for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight. A return flight starts from AED 2,592. These fares may change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from HEL to CLT, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Finding cheap flights from HEL to CLT is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Of the departures from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% land on time at their destination.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 19 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a trip time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to HEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
If you're getting in on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near CLT:
Follow your own route with a Charlotte Douglas International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Easirent or Budget and venture far and wide through Charlotte and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Charlotte Douglas International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to central Charlotte
You'll find CLT at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is approximately 14 kilometers from central Charlotte. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Traveling to the center by public transport takes roughly 4 hours 55 minutes.
When to fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
The quietest month for a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Charlotte based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Charlotte is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HEL to CLT sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
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