Finland

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.

Oulu Airport (OUL)

Location

The airport is located nine miles (14km) from Oulu city centre.

Getting to the city

Buses are available between the city and the airport and are reasonably priced.

Time

GMT +2 (GMT +3 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)

Car rental

Car rental companies represented at the airport include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Scandia Rent and Sixt.

Airport Taxis

Airport taxis are available at the taxi ranks to transport passengers to their required destination.

Facilities

Airport facilities include a children's playroom, ATMs, pharmacy, shopping, a café, restaurants and rocking chairs for waiting passengers.

Parking

Three parking lots are available at the airport and are located in front of the terminal. P1 has power supplies for the heating and charging of electric cars and P1 and P2 have 20 minutes free parking. Handicapped spaces are located in front of the terminal. P1 parking costs about EUR 3 for one hour, EUR 6 for two hours and about EUR 23 for nine to 24 hours. P2 parking costs about EUR 2 for one hour, about EUR 5 for two hours and about EUR 12 for a stay of 14 hours.

Website www.finavia.fi

Vaasa Airport (VAA)

Location

The airport is located about six miles (10km) from Vaasa city centre.

Getting to the city

Bus services are available to the city centre.

Time

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

Car rental

Car rental companies represented at the airport include Avis, Europcar, Hertz and Scandia Rent.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available at the taxi stand. The airport has two taxi phones which are free of charge, one inside the terminal and the other outside the terminal.

Facilities

Airport facilities include shops, cafés, meeting rooms, childcare facilities, rocking chairs and services for people with disabilities.

Parking

Parking is available at the airport and in P1 it costs EUR 2 for the first hour, and goes up to a daily maximum of EUR 14. P2 has free parking for a maximum of 25 minutes.

Website www.finavia.fi