Finavia has completed an investment project worth €2.5m (US$2.7m) at Kuusamo Airport in Finland that has seen the runway lighting system replaced and the apron and taxiway resurfaced. Of the total value of the investment, just under €2m (US$2.1m) was allocated to the new runway lighting system, with its implementation taking environmental impacts into account. A total […]
Airport runways have to be renovated approximately every 10–15 years. At the same time, other parts of the infrastructure will also be improved. For example, this year Finavia will carry out a renovation at Savonlinna Airport. The needs of local passengers and businesses will be taken into account, especially when scheduling the renovations. Airport runways […]
Finavia will open the magnificent entrance to Helsinki Airport and the updated traffic arrangements for passengers in exactly 100 days on December 1st. “The largest development project in Finavia’s history at Helsinki Airport will reach a significant milestone on December 1st. The airport’s new entrance and its beautiful wooden ceiling, new taxi ranks and bus […]
Finavia welcomes covid-19 dogs to Helsinki Airport. The company is pleased with the city of Vantaa’s efforts to test new and efficient ways to reduce the spread of the covid-19 pandemic. Covid-19 dogs will soon start working at Helsinki Airport. The dogs’ sensitive noses are expected to speed up the process of identifying those infected […]
Taking your own snacks to the plane means you get to eat exactly what you want and keeps you full for the duration of the flight. If you don’t have time to prepare snacks at home, Helsinki Airport’s restaurants can do it for you. Most airlines allow you to take your own snacks with you […]
The Plaza Premium Lounge offers non-Schengen area passengers options for relaxation, food and entertainment. Mr. Song Hoi-See, founder of the award-winning lounge brand, finds it important that Finnish elements are present at Helsinki Airport and its Plaza Premium Lounge. Passengers of all airlines and travel classes can purchase access to the Plaza Premium Lounge. The […]
On 1 July, Helsinki Airport launches a campaign to spread a good summer mood and happiness among air passengers. As its name suggests, the story of the Happy Collection campaign is based on happiness. For two years in a row, Finland has been named the happiest country in the world. This summer, we want to […]
An area dedicated to biofiltration has been completed at Helsinki Airport, to support the protection of watercourses around the airport. The pilot system is the largest in Finland in its class. Good environmental work is part of Finavia’s corporate responsibility. The Sum of Good Things article series highlights details of Finavia’s responsibility work. This article focuses on water management […]
Five jet bridges, 13,000 square metres of additional space, two new restaurants, a premium-class lounge and a new child care room will raise Helsinki Airport’s long-haul flight services to an unprecedented level. “The opening of Helsinki Airport’s West Pier comes at a very good time as Finnair’s successful Asian strategy continues to increase the number […]
Efficient, safe and easy to drive. The new heavy-weight fire-rescue vehicles, Rosenbauer Panthers, have been taken into use by Finavia’s own rescue service at Helsinki Airport The fire rescue equipment of Helsinki Airport’s own rescue service was recently updated with new Rosenbauer Panther vehicles. Their predecessors served the airport for 16 years, and were either […]
