Helsinki

Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport (HEL)

Location

The airport is situated about 11 miles (17km) from Helsinki city centre.

Getting to the city

There are regular bus services between Helsinki, the railway station and the airport. Bus transfers from the airport to local hotels and parking areas are free of charge. The Finnair City Bus also transfers passengers to downtown Helsinki.

Time

GMT +2 (GMT +3 between last Sunday in March and last Sunday in October).

Car rental

Avis, Budget, Hertz and Europcar are represented at the airport. Service desks are located in the corridor between the two terminals.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available at ranks outside the Arrivals hall of both domestic and international terminals.

Facilities

The airport has several banks with exchange facilities, and there are ATMs throughout the airport. Numerous restaurants and cafes are available in the terminals, as well as duty-free shops and shopping areas with a variety of retail outlets. Sleeping pods, a play area, travel agencies, a pharmacy and luggage storage are also available.

Parking

Parking at Helsinki Vantaa International Airport is charged at rates ranging from €13 to €36 for one day. Short-term parking for pick-ups and drop-offs is charged at €1 every 10 minutes.

Website www.finavia.fi

Terminals are in the same building and within easy walking distance of one another.