Helsinki Airport

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Helsinki Airport

Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or simply Helsinki Airport, is the main international airport of the city of Helsinki, its surrounding metropolitan area, and the Uusimaa region. The airport is located in the neighboring city of Vantaa, about 5 kilometres west of Tikkurila, the administrative center of Vantaa and 9.2 NM north of Helsinki city center. The airport is operated by state-owned Finavia.

The airport is by far the busiest in Finland (with 20 times the traffic of the next-busiest, Oulu) and the fourth busiest in the Nordic countries in terms of passenger numbers. About 90% of Finland’s international air traffic passes through Helsinki Airport.

The airport is the main hub for Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, and its subsidiary Nordic Regional Airlines. It is also a hub for CityJet (on behalf of SAS) and an operating base for Jet Time, Norwegian Air Shuttle, SunClass Airlines and TUI fly Nordic. Helsinki Airport has around 50 regularly-operating airlines. The airport has around 80 scheduled destinations to other parts of Europe and 21 direct long-haul routes to Asia, the Middle East, and North America. There are also 35 charter destinations including numerous long-haul charter destinations. Currently, Helsinki Airport has two terminals with a total of 50 gates with jet bridges and 80 remote aircraft parking stands.

Originally built for the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, the airport today provides jobs for 25,000 people and there are 1,500 companies that operate at this airport.

 

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Charging for electric cars is available in all parking halls at Helsinki Airport
31/05/2023

Charging for electric cars is available in all parking halls at Helsinki Airport

There are nearly 350 charging stations for electric cars available for passengers in the parking areas of Helsinki Airport. “There are charging stations in each of our parking halls, so our customers can leave their electric …
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The services of the revamped Helsinki Airport continue to expand: 17 new restaurants and shops to open at the airport
10/05/2023

The services of the revamped Helsinki Airport continue to expand: 17 new restaurants and shops to open at the airport

The passenger experience at Helsinki Airport will be further improved as a record number of new restaurants, cafés and shops open at the airport. The airport’s services are developed on the basis of trends and …
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Finavia and Helen to bring a high-power charging station for electric cars to Helsinki Airport
25/04/2023

Finavia and Helen to bring a high-power charging station for electric cars to Helsinki Airport

Finavia and the energy company Helen will launch a new charging station for electric cars in front of Helsinki Airport. This is the first high-power charging station at Helsinki Airport. “The demand for electric cars has …
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The world’s first second-hand concept store located at an airport to open at Helsinki Airport
12/04/2023

The world’s first second-hand concept store located at an airport to open at Helsinki Airport

Finavia and the Finnish family firm Relove are bringing a unique second-hand concept store to Helsinki Airport. The concept combines recycling culture with a popular café. “We are constantly developing the airport’s selection, following trends and …
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Long-haul flight ahead? Max Mara, Boss, Longchamp, and Duty Free open at Helsinki Airport
06/04/2023

Long-haul flight ahead? Max Mara, Boss, Longchamp, and Duty Free open at Helsinki Airport

Passengers can enjoy shopping at all the airport’s shops. Many shops and brands are open in the gate area after passport control. If you are travelling outside of the Schengen-area, your flight departs from the gate …
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HMSHost International to open four new restaurant concepts at Helsinki Airport
15/03/2023

HMSHost International to open four new restaurant concepts at Helsinki Airport

Finavia is developing the restaurant selection at Helsinki Airport. Leading restaurant service provider HMSHost International will open four new restaurant concepts in the beginning of 2024. In its press release, HMSHost International states it will bring …
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The travel experience at Helsinki Airport has been renewed – these things have changed
03/03/2023

The travel experience at Helsinki Airport has been renewed – these things have changed

Helsinki Airport’s departures and arrivals halls, security control, shops, restaurants and services have been revamped. Finavia’s extensive development programme at Helsinki Airport will be completed by the end of 2023. Check out our list of things …
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Travel tips for relaxing at Helsinki Airport – lounges, hotels, and more
24/02/2023

Travel tips for relaxing at Helsinki Airport – lounges, hotels, and more

The terminal at Helsinki Airport has an airport hotel, six comfortable lounges, a quiet room, and various calm spaces perfect for resting and taking a break. Whether the reason is a longer trip or an overnight …
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Finnish Border Guard pilots the use of a digital travel document at Helsinki Airport
17/02/2023

Finnish Border Guard pilots the use of a digital travel document at Helsinki Airport

The Finnish Border Guard is running a pilot on the use of a digital travel document in border control for international air traffic at Helsinki Airport during 2023. The pilot is part of Finnish authorities’ DTC …
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Finavia to renovate Helsinki Airport’s runway 2 in summer 2023
08/02/2023

Finavia to renovate Helsinki Airport’s runway 2 in summer 2023

In the summer of 2023, airport company Finavia will invest EUR 8 million in the renovation of runway 2 at Helsinki Airport. Helsinki Airport’s runway renovation will affect take-off and landing directions in May–August . "The …
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Finavia’s environmental investments total nearly EUR 10 million
02/02/2023

Finavia’s environmental investments total nearly EUR 10 million

This year, airport company Finavia will invest more than EUR 15 million in the renovation of runways at the Helsinki Airport, Kuopio Airport and Kuusamo Airport. Some of the money will be spent on water …
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Air passengers’ own living room in Helsinki Airport’s gate area has been revamped
24/01/2023

Air passengers’ own living room in Helsinki Airport’s gate area has been revamped

The revamped Maja Living Room is open to passengers at Helsinki Airport at gate 52. The Living Room now also has a quiet room. Maja Living Room is a space open to all passengers, where they …
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An underground wetland improves the condition of streams and bodies of water near Helsinki Airport
19/01/2023

An underground wetland improves the condition of streams and bodies of water near Helsinki Airport

Finavia has built an underground wetland at Helsinki Airport to improve water management. The project is the first of its kind in the Nordic countries. “Water management is an important part of our environmental work, and …
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Finavia aims to reduce its carbon emissions to nearly zero
12/01/2023

Finavia aims to reduce its carbon emissions to nearly zero

The airport company Finavia has published its new responsibility programme. The main objective of the “Towards sustainable air travel” programme is to reduce the carbon emissions of airports to net zero by the end of …
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Finavia introduces its winter maintenance beasts at Helsinki Airport
28/11/2022

Finavia introduces its winter maintenance beasts at Helsinki Airport

The kilometres of runways and apron areas at Helsinki Airport are maintained and kept in good condition throughout the snowy winter. This would not be possible without the huge and powerful special vehicles operated by …
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Helsinki Airport’s terminal wins the Wood Award competition
04/11/2022

Helsinki Airport’s terminal wins the Wood Award competition

The wooden suspended ceiling of the new terminal at Helsinki Airport has won Puuinfo’s Wood Award for 2022. The impressive wooden ceiling is made of Finnish spruce, and it creates a peaceful atmosphere at the …
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Runway winter maintenance is like a carefully rehearsed dance routine – this is how Finavia looks after its snow-how all year round
28/10/2022

Runway winter maintenance is like a carefully rehearsed dance routine – this is how Finavia looks after its snow-how all year round

For decades, Finavia has ensured that airports remain operational in any weather. This requires carefully practised steps, seamless cooperation and solid expertise. In a country where winter lasts almost six months, airports must be prepared to …
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Finavia saves energy at its airports – temperature and lighting to be reduced in terminals
25/10/2022

Finavia saves energy at its airports – temperature and lighting to be reduced in terminals

In order to cut energy consumption, Finavia will reduce the indoor temperature and lighting of terminals. “We are taking part in the national energy-saving campaign ‘Down a Degree’ to ensure that there will be enough energy …
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Building information modelling of Finavia and its alliance partners selected as the best in the world
05/10/2022

Building information modelling of Finavia and its alliance partners selected as the best in the world

Finavia and its alliance partners have won the prestigious international award for the best building information modelling in the world. The award was granted to the building information modelling of the terminal extension at Helsinki …
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Finavia develops the customer experience at its airports showing how data and people come together
24/08/2022

Finavia develops the customer experience at its airports showing how data and people come together

Valuable data collected from passenger surveys and the observations made by Finavia’s customer service representatives are at the heart of developing the customer experience. Finavia continuously develops the customer experience at its airports. “We want to provide …
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Helsinki Airport celebrates its 70th anniversary – from a modest wooden barrack to a calling card for Finland
20/07/2022

Helsinki Airport celebrates its 70th anniversary – from a modest wooden barrack to a calling card for Finland

In 70 years, Helsinki Airport has grown from a simple airport built in a formerly wooded area into one of the world’s leading airports in terms of its service quality. Located in Vantaa, the airport was …
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Charging for electric cars is available in all parking halls at Helsinki Airport
18/07/2022

Charging for electric cars is available in all parking halls at Helsinki Airport

Finavia has increased the number of charging stations for electric cars in the parking areas of Helsinki Airport. There are nearly 350 charging stations for electric cars available for passengers in the parking areas of Helsinki …
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New restaurant world opened in the arrivals hall at Helsinki Airport – flavours of the world from six different kitchens
10/05/2022

New restaurant world opened in the arrivals hall at Helsinki Airport – flavours of the world from six different kitchens

Finavia has been developing the restaurant services on offer in the new expanded terminal at Helsinki Airport. On 9 May, a restaurant world with six different kitchens opened in the new arrivals hall, serving all …
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GLO Hotel Airport reopened at Helsinki Airport with new entrance and resting spaces
25/03/2022

GLO Hotel Airport reopened at Helsinki Airport with new entrance and resting spaces

The hotel reopened at Helsinki Airport on 1 March. GLO Hotel Airport is the only hotel located in the Helsinki Airport terminal. As a part of the extension of Helsinki Airport, the route to GLO Hotel …
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Helsinki Airport travel experience will be completely renewed in the spring and summer
22/03/2022

Helsinki Airport travel experience will be completely renewed in the spring and summer

The airport company Finavia will introduce next generation technology at Helsinki Airport to make security control quicker and easier. All flights will be centralised in one terminal, and the current Terminals 1 and 2 will …
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Moomins moved into a new shop in Helsinki Airport’s arrivals hall
25/02/2022

Moomins moved into a new shop in Helsinki Airport’s arrivals hall

Moomin Shop, loved by families with children, now serves you in Helsinki Airport’s new arrivals hall and at Gate 40 after the passport control. Moomin Shop, which used to operate in the Schengen gate area, now …
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Plaza Premium Group Launched the Second Plaza Premium Lounge at Helsinki Airport
23/02/2022

Plaza Premium Group Launched the Second Plaza Premium Lounge at Helsinki Airport

Plaza Premium Group, the pioneer in global airport hospitality, is pleased to announce the opening of the second Plaza Premium Lounge at Helsinki Airport. This exciting new addition strengthens the Group’s strategic presence in Finland …
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Dufry extends its duty-free and duty-paid concession at Helsinki Airport
21/02/2022

Dufry extends its duty-free and duty-paid concession at Helsinki Airport

Leading global travel retailer Dufry has successfully extended its contract to operate the dutyfree and duty-paid stores at Helsinki Airport in Finland for a further five years following its successful partnership with Finavia for the …
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Finavia sees off the Finnish Olympic Team at Helsinki Airport
28/01/2022

Finavia sees off the Finnish Olympic Team at Helsinki Airport

Team Finland’s journey to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing has begun. The first athletes and their support teams departed from Helsinki Airport on Wednesday, 26 January. In total, more than 100 Finnish athletes will …
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Pre-booked parking to become ticketless in all of Helsinki Airport’s parking areas
26/01/2022

Pre-booked parking to become ticketless in all of Helsinki Airport’s parking areas

From 1 February, Finavia will make parking ticketless in all of Helsinki Airport’s parking areas for those who have booked parking in advance. Starting from the beginning of February, customers who have booked parking in advance …
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Prepare for congestion at Helsinki Airport and Lapland airports from 7 to 9 January
07/01/2022

Prepare for congestion at Helsinki Airport and Lapland airports from 7 to 9 January

The busy travel season, checking of COVID-19 documents and reintroduction of internal border controls will cause queues at Helsinki Airport and Lapland airports during the weekend of 7–9 January. The busiest travel times by airport are …
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Helsinki Airport
01531 Vantaa
Finland
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