Helsinki (Vantaa) to Cleveland (HEL–CLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

HEL Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between HEL and CLE. Nearest airports to HEL with scheduled service: Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL, 63 mi) · Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP, 88 mi) · Turku Airport (TKU, 93 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
ORD Chicago 11h 58m AY → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Cleveland flights
JFK New York 12h 39m AY → AAAFB6 New York (JFK) to Cleveland flights
YYZ Toronto 13h 7m AY → ACASPUA Toronto (YYZ) to Cleveland flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 16h 40m AY → AACXF9 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Cleveland flights
DUB Dublin 18h 25m AYJL → EI Dublin (DUB) to Cleveland flights
LAX Los Angeles 20h AY → AASQUA Los Angeles (LAX) to Cleveland flights
SEA Seattle 20h 21m AY → AS Seattle (SEA) to Cleveland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Helsinki (Vantaa) to Cleveland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-7h behind

While no nonstop service exists between HEL and CLE, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HEL to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
ORD ~11h 58m JFK ~12h 39m YYZ ~13h 7m DFW ~16h 40m DUB ~18h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
732
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HEL → CLE
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
Return
CLE → HEL
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLE delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-7h
Cleveland is 7 hours behind Helsinki (Vantaa).
HEL: EEST · CLE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa), it's 11:00 AM in Cleveland.
Visa & Entry

Finland is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Finnish passport holders can enter the United States for up to 90 days for tourism or business by obtaining an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before departure. The ESTA costs $21 and is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. Apply at least 72 hours before departure.

You must hold an e-passport (biometric chip). Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay. Travelers who have visited Iraq, Syria, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Libya, Somalia, Yemen, or Cuba after March 2011 may be ineligible and need a B1/B2 visa instead.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

HEL–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Helsinki (Vantaa) to Cleveland route.
Route details
Time difference-7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HEL
Full nameHelsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m
Destination: CLE
Full nameCleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HEL to CLE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, John F. Kennedy and Toronto Pearson.
Cleveland is 7 hours behind Helsinki (Vantaa).
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, John F. Kennedy and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.