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Airport · Helsinki, Finland
Helsinki-Vantaa HEL
16 km from central Helsinki. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
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About the airport
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is in Vantaa, about 20 km north of central Helsinki. It is Finland’s largest airport and the main hub of Finnair, with flights across Europe and long-haul routes to Asia and North America.
Terminals
Everything is in a single building under one roof, and you can walk between gates. Gates 5–36 are for domestic and Schengen flights, and gates 37–55 for long-haul and non-Schengen European flights. The old names T1 and T2 no longer mean separate buildings.
Services
You’ll find restaurants, shops, duty free, free wifi, lounges, left luggage, currency exchange, hotels and car rental desks. The railway station is next to the terminal, with frequent trains to central Helsinki.
Getting to the city
Ring Rail Line (trenes P e I)
The P and I trains link the airport station with Helsinki Central Station in about 30 min. Tickets are sold in the HSL app and at station machines.
HSL, línea 600 / Line 600
HSL trunk line 600 reaches central Helsinki in about 40 min. Long-distance coaches (Matkahuolto) also run to other Finnish cities.
Taxi
Four taxi lanes operate around the clock at the arrivals level, with prices displayed. Allow about 30 min to the city centre, depending on traffic.
Airport map
Terminals 1 and 2
A single building under one roof, with all gates reachable on foot. Gates 5–36 serve domestic and Schengen flights, and gates 37–55 serve long-haul and non-Schengen European flights.
Helsinki
Things to do in Helsinki
Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is a coastal city of design and architecture, with harbour-side markets, saunas, fortified islands and a lively cultural scene.
Suomenlinna
An 18th-century sea fortress spread over several islands, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ferries run from the harbour.
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Iglesia de Temppeliaukio
A church excavated directly into the rock, with a copper dome and acoustics prized for concerts.
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Plaza del Mercado (Kauppatori)
A harbour-side square with food and craft stalls, and the departure point for ferries to the islands. The cathedral is close by.
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How far is the airport from central Helsinki?
Helsinki-Vantaa airport is about 16 km from central Helsinki.
How do I get from the airport to central Helsinki?
From Helsinki-Vantaa airport you can take Ring Rail Line (trenes P e I) (train), HSL, línea 600 / Line 600 (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Helsinki-Vantaa airport have?
Helsinki-Vantaa has one terminal: Terminals 1 and 2.
Landing in Helsinki?
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Photo credits
- The airport seen from the air: kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The departures hall of the terminal: kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The terminal seen from the viewing terrace: Antti Leppänen, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Catedral de Helsinki (Tuomiokirkko): Hans Hillewaert, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Suomenlinna: Michal Pise, Michal.Pise, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Iglesia de Temppeliaukio: Lauren Stevens, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Plaza del Mercado (Kauppatori): Tuula Sipilä, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons