Bonus Inn Airport Hotel is a five-minute drive from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and is linked via a free shuttle bus service. The hotel has a bar, restaurant and two saunas and provides complimentary Wi-Fi Internet in every room.
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Helsinki Vantaa Airport Guide (HEL)
Airport info
Code:
HEL
Number of terminals:
2
Dialling code:
+358
Timezone:
GMT +3:00
Address:
PL 29, 01531 Vantaa, Helsinki, Finland
Location:
The airport is located 19km (11.5 miles) north of Helsinki.
Telephone:
0200 14636.
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.
Airport news:
As part of a two-year programme of renovation and improvements to the terminal facilities, a new check-in area opened in Terminal 2 in late-2010. The work is expected to last until the end of 2011.
Information:
There is a tourist information desk in Terminal 2 Arrivals which also sells travel cards and other visitor services. General airport information desks are situated in both terminals.
Website:
www.helsinki-vantaa.fi 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.
Public Transport
Public transport road:
Bus: YTV buses to Helsinki city centre (bus 415, 451 and 615) depart from outside both terminals (journey time: 40 minutes). More services run to other destinations (tel: 0100 111; www.hsl.fi/en). 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).
Terminal facilities
Money:
There are three ATMs located on the arrivals floor, and five ATMs in Terminal 2 Departures. Four Travelex offices can be found in Terminal 2: one on the service floor and three on the departure floor.
Communication:
Wi-fi interent access is free within designated zones.
Food:
There are plenty of restaurants, cafés and bars in both terminals, including a 24-hour fast-food restaurant.
Shopping:
There are numerous shops at the airport selling gifts, designer goods and practical items as well as local specialities and souvenirs such as quality wollen sweaters, liquorice sweets and cloudberry jam. Please note: Some shops do not allow purchases if you are travelling on a domestic flight.
Other:
Three children's playrooms are available at gate area. A pharmacy is in Terminal 2 Arrivals. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the airport and there are six Internet kiosks. A new spa, which is open to all upon payment of an admission fee, opened in 2010 and includes saunas, a pool and a massage service.
Airport facilities
Conference and business:
Helsinki Airport Congress, located in 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 Hotel GLO Helsinki Airport (tel: (09) 5840 9540; www.hotelglo.fi) features a private room with adjacent sauna, for two to six persons, while the Hilton Helsinki-Vantaa Airport Hotel (tel: (09) 73 220; www.hilton.com) has an extensive range of meeting and conference facilities with capacity of up to 350 persons.
A VIP service offers check-in, security screening, passport control and customs inspections, assistance in shopping and exchanging currency, at the VIP Centre in the Terminal 2 or at the separate VIP President Terminal (which caterers for larger groups).
Disabled facilities:
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 requirements, such as use of wheelchair or oxygen tank, when booking travel.
Car parking:
There are three parking options: 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 rental:
Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, and Sixt are represented at the airport, with desks in the corridor between Terminals 1 and 2.
Airport hotels
Comfort Hotel Pilotti
Comfort Hotel Pilotti is five minutes from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and is linked via a free shuttle bus service. The hotel provides free parking for a maximum of two weeks and other facilities include an on-site restaurant and meeting spaces.
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Cumulus Hotel Airport
Cumulus Hotel Airport is located near Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. The hotel has meeting rooms and a gym and provides free parking to guests.
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Hilton Helsinki-Vantaa Airport Hotel
Hilton Helsinki-Vantaa Airport Hotel is within the airport complex and is linked to the terminal via a covered walkway. The hotel has extensive meeting/conference space including a ballroom, and has an on-site restaurant and bar.
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Scandic Hotel Marski
Scandic Hotel Gateway is located a short drive from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. The hotel has an on-site restaurant and bar as well as extensive conference facilities.
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The Hotel GLO Helsinki Airport
The Hotel GLO Helsinki Airport is located in Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
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