Helsinki (Vantaa) to Portland (HEL–PDX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

HEL Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between HEL and PDX. 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 9 hubs
SEA Seattle 12h 23m AY → AFAMAS Seattle (SEA) to Portland flights
KEF Reykjavík 12h 55m AYBAFI → FI Reykjavík (KEF) to Portland flights
LHR London 14h AYCXJL → AYBAEI London (LHR) to Portland flights
AMS Amsterdam 14h 10m 6EAFAM → AFKLVS Amsterdam (AMS) to Portland flights
LAX Los Angeles 14h 31m AY → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Portland flights
ORD Chicago 15h 28m AY → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Portland flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 15h 32m A3AYCX → DE Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Portland flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 16h 45m AY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Portland flights
JFK New York 28h 27m AY → AFASDL New York (JFK) to Portland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Helsinki (Vantaa) to Portland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-10h behind

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps HEL Routes PDX Routes HEL Live Flights PDX Live Flights PDX Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HEL to PDX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
SEA ~12h 23m KEF ~12h 55m LHR ~14h 0m AMS ~14h 10m LAX ~14h 31m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
957
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 → PDX
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
34%
Return
PDX → HEL
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PDX delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-10h
Portland is 10 hours behind Helsinki (Vantaa).
HEL: EEST · PDX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa), it's 8:00 AM in Portland.
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–PDX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Helsinki (Vantaa) to Portland route.
Route details
Time difference-10 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: PDX
Full namePortland International Airport
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HEL to PDX flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Seattle–Tacoma, Keflavik and London Heathrow.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to PDX and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Portland is 10 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 Seattle–Tacoma, Keflavik and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.