Finnish carrier Finnair is set to bolster its North American presence with an expanded summer 2025 schedule, making visiting Helsinki, the pocket-sized capital, easier than ever. Due to the demand for transatlantic travel to the Nordic region among American travelers, the airline’s Helsinki hub will see an increase in long-haul flights to the US just in time for summer — which, spoiler alert, is a fantastic time to visit Finland.
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Finnish Airline Makes It Easier to Travel Direct to Helsinki With New Summer Routes
The additional flights will increase Finnair’s summer 2025 schedule by 46 percent. Starting March 30, 2025, flights to Los Angeles will increase to five times per week, up from the current three. The airline will also offer daily flights to Chicago, a nice uptick from the five-times-per-week service currently available. Dallas, a key city for Finnair’s oneworld partner American Airlines, will operate 11 weekly flights (two daily flights on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.) And Seattle also will benefit from two extra weekly flights during peak periods, bringing the total service up to five times per week.
Helsinki transforms dramatically with the arrival of summer. While the winters are long and cold, the summers are vibrant and filled with life and activity. As the snow melts and the days grow longer, the extended daylight allows you to enjoy the city’s parks, beaches, and waterfront areas well into the evening.
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The Finnish people have a deep connection to nature. When the weather warms up, they flock to the city’s parks and green spaces to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. The city is home to a network of beautiful parks — Esplanade Park, located in the heart of town, is a popular destination for picnics, concerts, and outdoor events, and Central Park, situated on a peninsula overlooking the sea, offers stunning views and over six miles of forested green space to explore. Water plays a significant role in Helsinki’s summer landscape, with the Baltic Sea to the south and numerous lakes and islands nearby. The coastline is dotted with beaches, perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and enjoying water sports. Two and a half hours north is one of the most beautiful alternatives to Lake Como, Lake Päijänne. The second-largest lake in Finland, its shores are lined with forests, and it’s a great starting point for exploring some of the islands north of the city. It’s a popular summer vacation spot for hiking and biking through the park’s diverse landscape of rocky shores, sandy beaches, thick forests, and hidden coves.
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Helsinki also has a fun cultural scene that comes alive during summer. The city hosts numerous festivals and events showcasing music, art, and cuisine. The city’s restaurants and cafes offer a variety of seasonal dishes featuring fresh local ingredients like berries, fish, and mushrooms. Many restaurants and bars have outdoor terraces where you can enjoy a cold Karjala lager while taking in the city’s sun-drenched surroundings. 