Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

Helsinki Airport (HEL) is a bustling transportation hub located just 20 km away from Helsinki city. With over 12 million passengers transiting through it each year, Helsinki Vantaa Airport is surprisingly efficient, using multiple modern airport techniques to streamline passengers through. There is just one terminal but over 350 flights depart from it every day. Popular airlines at HEL include Aegean Airlines, Air France, Finnair, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Scandinavian Airlines, TUI and Vueling.

Check out our live departure and arrival boards below up to 24 hours before travel for the latest flight information.

Helsinki Airport Services

Accessibility for Travellers with Disabilities

Accessibility for Travellers with Disabilities

Helsinki Airport (HEL) offers free assistance to anyone with a disability – visible or not. That includes those with hearing impairments, blindness, reduced mobility, and so on. 

Helsinki Airport services for travellers with disabilities include:

  • Free wheelchairs and oxygen devices
  • Service animal relief areas
  • Accessible toilets
  • Free parking for up to four hours
  • Dedicated security lane 
  • Manual security screening for those with wheelchairs or prosthetics 
  • Assistance getting on and off the plane
  • Assistance getting into and out of transportation

To book assistance, simply let your airline know your requirements at least 48 hours before your flight.

Baggage Services

Baggage Services

Helsinki Airport Lounges

Helsinki Airport Lounges

Free WiFi

Free WiFi

Helsinki Airport Parking

There are six car parks at Helsinki Airport divided by cost. P1 is premium, P2 is business, P3 is economy, P4 is budget, and P5 is standard. These first five options are all long-term, so long-term parking prices at Helsinki Airport depend on where you park. The sixth car park is for short-term parking which is just 50 metres from the terminal.

Short-term parking

Park in the designated short-term car park just 50m away from the terminal building.

Prices start at €2 for the first 20 minutes.

Ideal for pick-up, drop-off, and stays of under 24 hours.

Long-term parking

Long-term parking is available in any of the 5 long-stay car parks at varying distances from the terminal building.

Prices start at €31 per day for standard parking.

Ideal for longer holidays.

VIP parking

P1 is a premium heated car park located directly above the arrivals and departures hall.

P2 is the business car park is an outdoor rooftop car park with direct access to the terminal.

Prices start at €35 per day.

Budget parking

Economy and Budget car parks P3 & P4 offer discounted parking rates.

These car parks are a short walk away from the terminal building.

Prices start at €15 per day.

Live Arrivals

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Live Departures

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Terminal Information

Helsinki-Vanataa Airport consistently ranks highly as one of the best airports in Europe. It has just one terminal building but has an optimal layout to streamline passengers through the airport. For example, there are separate departure lounges for those heading to Schengen or non-Schengen countries. Passport e-gates also make arrivals efficient and easy to pass through. Additionally, the complimentary Wi-Fi and charging stations help passengers stay connected. There are plenty of bathrooms, baby changing facilities and pet relief areas make transit comfortable, ensuring passengers have everything they need. 

Terminal 1

Terminal 1

Terminal Information

Transportation options from and to Helsinki Airport

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By Train

Catch a train from the Helsinki Airport train station to arrive in the city centre in 30 minutes.

*Departure every 15 minutes.

By Bus

Hop on the 615 bus to arrive in the city centre in 40 minutes.

*Departure every 60 minutes.

By Taxi

Get a Helsinki Airport taxi from the taxi stands outside either terminal building.

Or, for a more personalised ride, consider booking a private airport taxi with Welcome Pickups.

By Car

Drive to Helsinki city centre in 30 minutes.

Car rental kiosks are available in the Arrivals Hall.

*Trip durations vary depending on your final destination​ and traffic.

More connections from Helsinki Airport

Buses

Other than the 615 bus to Helsinki city centre, you can also take a bus route to Espoo

Hop on the Vainion Liikenne bus to Turvesolmu and then change to reach Espoo within 40 minutes. The bus stop is outside of the terminal building and relatively inexpensive.

Trains

Rental cars

Taxis and private transfers

Helsinki Airport – Nearby Hotels

Want to discover some good Helsinki Airport hotels? Here is a list.
glo helsinki airport hotel

GLO Helsinki Hotel Airport

Located within the terminal building.
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scandic helsinki airport hotel

Scandic Helsinki Airport Hotel

10 minute walk from the terminal building.
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Forenom Hostel Vantaa Airport

Forenom Hostel Helsinki Airport

12 minute walk to terminal building.
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hilton helsinki airport hotel

Hilton Helsinki Airport

3 minute taxi ride from the terminal building.
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Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport

Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport

3 minute taxi ride from the terminal building.
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holiday inn helsinki airport

Holiday Inn Helsinki Airport

5 minute taxi ride from the terminal building.
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Practical Information

Opening Hours

Helsinki Airport: 24/7

Shops: Most shops are open from 05:00 to 21:00

Food and Drink: Most coffee shops and restaurants are open from 04:00 to 21:00

Recommended Arrival Times

International Flights: 3 hours 

European (Schengen) Flights: 2 hours

Domestic Flights: 2 hours

Airport Codes

Helsinki Airport code: HEL

IACO code: EFHK

Contact Information

General information: +358 (200) 14 636

Airport email: Online form

Lost property: Helsinki Airport Lost Property

Helsinki Airport Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Helsinki Airport?

Helsinki Airport is located 20 km outside of Helsinki city centre. By bus, the journey takes around 40 minutes. By airport taxi, it can take as little as 20 minutes.

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