Airport Guides
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
Here you'll find essential information on Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.
Full Airport Name
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
Address
PL 29, 01531 Vantaa, Finland
Airport Code
HEL
Country Code
358
Telephone
0200 14636
E-mail
Website
Number of Terminals
2
Time Zone
GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October)
Location
The airport is located 19km (11.5 miles) north of Helsinki.
Airport News
Several large-scale renovations and developments began in 2009, the largest of which is the renaming of the terminals from International and Domestic to Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, with international flights now going from both.
Terminal 1 (previously Domestic) now has international flights, and new shops are to open in the gate area in autumn 2009.
Terminal 2 (previously International) is opening new facilities for long-haul passengers in autumn 2009, with a new baggage centre planned for 2010.
Transfer Between Terminals
Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are only 300m (328 yards) apart and are linked by an internal walkway.
Driving Directions
From Helsinki city centre, drive north along Tuusula road (Hwy 45) and follow signs for the airport. From the west and the east, get on Kehä III (Hwy E18 or Hwy 50) and follow signs for the airport.
Car Parking
Chosw between Lomaparkki (parking for holiday makers) Bisnesparkki (parking for business travellers) or Pikaparkki (short-term parking). See the airport's website for prices and booking methods.
Car Hire
EasyTerra offers Car Rental at Helsinki Airport, combining the results of multiple companies.
Car hire companies include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt.
Public Transport
Bus: YTV buses to Helsinki city centre (415, 451 and 615) depart from outside both terminals (journey time - 40 minutes). More services run to other destinations (tel: 0100 111; www.ytv.fi/journeyplanner). The Finnair City Bus (tel: (09) 818 503; www.finnair.fi) also runs to Helsinki city centre.
Taxi: Taxi ranks are located in front of both terminals (journey time to Helsinki - 30 minutes).
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: There are three ATMs located on the arrivals floor, and five ATMs on the Terminal 2 departures floor. Four Travelex offices can be found in Terminal 2: one on the service floor and three on the departure floor.
Eating and drinking: There are plenty of restaurants, cafes and bars in both terminals, including a 24-hour fast-food restaurant.
Shopping: There are numerous shops at the airport, with more to open in Terminal 1, late 2009.
Other facilities: Tourist information is on the arrivals floor of Terminal 2, and there are airport information desks at arrivals in both terminals. Three children's playrooms are available at gate area. A pharmacy is in arrivals of Terminal 2. Wireless Internet Access is available throughout theairport and there are six internet kiosks.
Conference and Business Facilities
Helsinki Airport Congress, located in the Terminal 2, has nine meeting rooms, the largest with seating for up to 140 persons. The facilities are equipped with the latest audiovisual and communications systems.
The Scandic Gateway Hotel (tel: (09) 818 3600; www.scandic-hotels.com/gateway) features a private room with adjacent sauna, for 2-6 persons, while the Hilton Helsinki-Vantaa Airport Hotel (tel: (09) 73 220; www.hilton.com) has an extensive range of meetings and conference facilities with capacity for up to 350.
A VIP service offers check-in, security screening, passport control and customs inspections, assistance in shopping and exchanging currency, in private VIP facilities at the VIP Centre in the Terminal 2 or at the separate VIP President Terminal catering to larger groups.
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
The terminals have been designed to facilitate the independent mobility of the disabled. Adapted toilets and spacious lifts can be found on every floor. Disabled parking spaces are available in front of both terminals and in the parking facilities. Information desks are equipped with induction loops. Staff has been specially trained to cater for passengers needing assistance. It is recommended to notify the airline of any special needs, such as use of wheelchair or oxygen tank, when booking travel. The airline can also look after unaccompanied minors, i.e. children travelling alone.
Hotels
The Hilton Helsinki-Vantaa Airport Hotel (tel: (09) 73220; www.hilton.com) and the Scandic Hotel Gateway (tel: (09) 818 3600; www.scandic-hotels.com/gateway) are located at the airport. Six other hotels can be found close to the airport. These include the Bonus Inn Airport Hotel (09) 825 511; www.bonusinn.fi) the Comfort Hotel Pilotti (www.hotellipilotti.fi) and the Ramada Hotel Airport (09 733 5421; www.ramadahelsinkiairport.fi).
Current weather report - Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
Weather
Max
Min
Today
46°F
8°C
41°F
5°C
Saturday
47°F
8°C
36°F
2°C
Sunday
43°F
6°C
41°F
5°C
Monday
46°F
8°C
41°F
5°C
Tuesday
43°F
6°C
37°F
3°C
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport Transfers
Helsinki Private Departure Airport Transfer - Starting from £19.00 per person
Helsinki Private Arrival Airport Transfer - Starting from £19.00 per person
Full Airport Name
Address
Airport Code
Country Code
Telephone
Website
Number of Terminals
Time Zone
Location
Airport News
Terminal 1 (previously Domestic) now has international flights, and new shops are to open in the gate area in autumn 2009.
Terminal 2 (previously International) is opening new facilities for long-haul passengers in autumn 2009, with a new baggage centre planned for 2010.
Transfer Between Terminals
Driving Directions
Car Parking
Car Hire
Public Transport
Taxi: Taxi ranks are located in front of both terminals (journey time to Helsinki - 30 minutes).
Airport Facilities
Eating and drinking: There are plenty of restaurants, cafes and bars in both terminals, including a 24-hour fast-food restaurant.
Shopping: There are numerous shops at the airport, with more to open in Terminal 1, late 2009.
Other facilities: Tourist information is on the arrivals floor of Terminal 2, and there are airport information desks at arrivals in both terminals. Three children's playrooms are available at gate area. A pharmacy is in arrivals of Terminal 2. Wireless Internet Access is available throughout theairport and there are six internet kiosks.
Conference and Business Facilities
The Scandic Gateway Hotel (tel: (09) 818 3600; www.scandic-hotels.com/gateway) features a private room with adjacent sauna, for 2-6 persons, while the Hilton Helsinki-Vantaa Airport Hotel (tel: (09) 73 220; www.hilton.com) has an extensive range of meetings and conference facilities with capacity for up to 350.
A VIP service offers check-in, security screening, passport control and customs inspections, assistance in shopping and exchanging currency, in private VIP facilities at the VIP Centre in the Terminal 2 or at the separate VIP President Terminal catering to larger groups.
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
Hotels
Current weather report - Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
Weather |
Max |
Min |
|
| Today |
|
46°F 8°C |
41°F 5°C |
| Saturday |
|
47°F 8°C |
36°F 2°C |
| Sunday |
|
43°F 6°C |
41°F 5°C |
| Monday |
|
46°F 8°C |
41°F 5°C |
| Tuesday |
|
43°F 6°C |
37°F 3°C |
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport Transfers
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