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How to get fromRaleigh to Helsinkiby plane, train, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Raleigh to Helsinki by plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Helsinki Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane plane RDU - HEL
    13h 36m
    €255–757

  2. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane plane RDU - TLL
    2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry ferry
    19h 57m
    €250–684

  3. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Helsinki Airport

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane plane GSO - HEL
    18h 34m
    €341–851

  4. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Helsinki Airport

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane plane CLT - HEL
    18h 55m
    €382–1,239

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Turku Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Turku Airport (TKU)plane plane RDU - TKU
    2. Take the train from Turku to Helsinkitrain train
    23h 31m
    €347–902

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration12h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€256Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,334.6 km
  • Duration: 13h 36m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Helsinki, Finland?

Icelandair, American Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) 5 times a day.

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