Cheap flight deals from Moscow (MOW) to Helsinki (HEL)

Flights From Moscow

Moscow is the sixth most populous city in Europe with a population of over 11.5 million, and it is served by five airports: the Sheremetyevo International Airport, Bykovo Airport, Vnukovo International Airport, Ostafevo International Airport and Domodedovo International Airport. The airport used for most international flights from Moscow is the Domodedovo International Airport, located 26 miles from the city center, with the rest primarily handling domestic flights to other Russian destinations and flights to former Soviet states. International carriers operating from Domodedovo include Aeroflot, Air China, Korean Air, British Airways and Delta Airlines. Seats on many of the flights can be reserved online through Orbitz.com.

Parking at the Domodedovo International Airport

Short-term parking is available near the passenger terminal starting at $1.50 per hour. Long-term parking can be found at the long-term car park for around $18 a day.

Transportation to the Domodedovo Airport

Domodedovo Airport is linked to Moscow by a speedway, allowing quick transportation from the city to the airport by car, taxi or bus. The airport also operates the Aeroexpress railway service. The Aeroexpress train takes between 20 and 25 minutes to make the trip from Moscow to the airport at a cost of about $10. The express bus takes about 30 minutes but is less expensive at $3.00. Taxis can be booked anywhere in the city, with costs varying according to starting location.

A Meal Before Departing

A quick meal before departing from Moscow can be eaten at the low-cost fast food restaurants located within the airport. Kroshka-Kartoshka specializes in foil-wrapped baked potatoes with tasty fillings, while Sbarro offers dishes such as lasagna, calzone and stromboli. Indian dishes are available at the Paprika restaurant and Uzbek cuisine at Uzbechka. Several other restaurants are available as well, offering travelers a hearty meal before catching their flights from Moscow.

Airports in Helsinki

If you are looking for cheap flights to Helsinki, check out Orbitz.com. It will search for the best sales available. The Helsinki Airport provides domestic and international service and is located 12 miles north of the downtown area. It has two terminals and three runways.

Transportation From the Airport

Car rental companies at the airport are located in the corridor between terminals T1 and T2. Check to see if your hotel offers a shuttle from the airport. Helsinki also has a bus system. Taxis are available, and the fare to the center of the city costs roughly 35-40€. Orbitz.com can help you with more than just air tickets. When you check out flights to Helsinki, you can check the prices of budget car rentals at the same time.

Weather in Helsinki

Helsinki has a variety of weather. Average temperatures in the summer are in the 60s and highs are in the 70s. Spring and fall are generally mild. Winter is cold, with average temperatures in the 20s. Winters can also be snowy. In the summer, Helsinki has extremely long daylight hours, with up to 19 hours of sunlight.

Helsinki's Major Attractions

Helsinki is home to many tourist attractions. Museums include the Ateneum Art Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma. The Helsinki Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in the world and includes over 200 animals. The Linnanmäki amusement park has rides for people of all ages. When you are planning a trip, check Orbitz.com for the best cheap flights to Helsinki.