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.

 

Airport News

Helsinki Airport ranked as the world’s fifth best airport for business travellers

Business travellers have chosen Helsinki Airport as the best airport in Europe. Helsinki Airport was ranked fifth best in the world and is the only European airport on the list. At the revamped Helsinki Airport, …

Finavia employees who enjoy their work ensure a smooth airport experience

Having dedicated and motivated personnel is one of Finavia’s most important goals. “We believe that employees who have a high level of job satisfaction and who continuously develop their competence ensure a smooth and safe airport …

The Finnish Border Guard’s digital travel credentials testing to expand at Helsinki Airport

The Finnish Border Guard has announced that it will expand its Digital Travel Credentials (DTC) pilot project at Helsinki Airport. Previously, the pilot project was open to passengers travelling on Finnair flights to London, Edinburgh and …

Christmas checklist for passengers travelling from Helsinki Airport

Read our Christmas tips for Helsinki Airport and check out the busiest travel times. Christmas is a busy time at Helsinki Airport. The number of passengers in the terminal is the greatest in the morning between …

Leave your winter coat in storage at Helsinki Airport during your trip

Excess Baggage Company, located in the arrivals hall of Helsinki Airport, offers a wide range of travel and storage services to our passengers. How much does my bag weigh? Can I leave my belongings in storage …

Finavia celebrates International Civil Aviation Day as a reminder of the importance of air travel to people and society

On 7 December 2023, Finavia will raise the Finnish flag and celebrate International Civil Aviation Day at its airports throughout Finland. At the same time, Finavia will start the 50th anniversary year of Savonlinna Airport. Aviation …

Helsinki Airport selected as one of the most beautiful airports in the world

Finavia’s Helsinki Airport has been selected as one of the world’s most beautiful airports in the internationally renowned Prix Versailles 2023 architecture and design competition. The selection criteria included eco-friendliness and consideration of local natural …

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 …

Finavia employees: The Airport Operations Centre is a unifying force for Helsinki Airport

Helsinki Airport’s Airport Operations Centre (APOC) is turning 10 years old. Throughout its existence, it has been led by Jani Ceder, Head of Airport Operations Centre. After all these years, Ceder is very familiar with …

Finavia to start using recycled de-icing fluid at Helsinki Airport

Finavia will introduce recycled propylene glycol for aircraft de-icing at Helsinki Airport in November 2023. "We are introducing recycled de-icing fluid at Helsinki Airport for the first time this winter season. The recycled propylene glycol is …

A traineeship is one path to a job at Finavia

Finavia offers students from different fields a wide range of routes to various jobs through, for example, traineeships, cooperation with educational institutions and summer jobs. Students are interested in traineeships at Finavia for a number …

The MyFlight service makes the journey from home to the gate smoother at Helsinki Airport

The MyFlight service, developed by Finavia, provides passengers with personalised information about their upcoming flight at Helsinki Airport. By subscribing to get the service by email, you can make the start of your journey even …

The long-awaited Relove opens at Helsinki Airport – make quality second-hand finds before your travels

Relove has opened its doors at Helsinki Airport as the world's first second-hand concept store located at an airport. The unique store combines high-quality second-hand clothing and accessories with a popular café. Helsinki Airport passengers now …

Iconic airport pub The Oak Barrel expands – try the new menu at Helsinki Airport

For many passengers, the journey begins at the legendary The Oak Barrel pub at Helsinki Airport. This summer, the popular pub will offer its most delicious menu yet, as well as an expanded restaurant area. This …

Vueling to resume flights from Helsinki Airport to Barcelona in winter – also opens a new route to Rovaniemi Airport

For the 2023–2024 winter season, the Spanish airline Vueling will resume flying its direct route from Helsinki Airport to Barcelona. The airline will also start flying between Barcelona and Rovaniemi Airport in December 2023. Vueling will …

Finavia and Plugit Finland to build the largest Nordic high-power taxi charging station at Helsinki Airport

Finnish technology company Plugit Finland will provide Helsinki Airport with a charging area of 40 charging points for electric taxi services operating at the airport. The charging area for electric taxis will be completed by …

A new food court opened at Helsinki Airport – a food festival is being held in the gate area

Asian Kitchen, Bastard Burgers, Fafa’s, Pala Pizza Bar, Robert’s Coffee and Tori Kitchen & Café have a shared seating area. A new food court called Food Court Airside has opened at Helsinki Airport. Six new restaurants …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Contact

Helsinki Airport
01531 Vantaa
Finland
  • +358 200 14636