Helsinki – Vantaa Airport, located in town Vantaa, approximately 20km north from Helsinki. It is the largest Finish airport and a hub to national airlines FinnAir often used as a connection point for cheap flights from the UK to South-East Asia.
The airports offer multiple dining, shopping and lounging options.
Airlines operating direct flights from the UK: FinnAir
Helsinki airport is very often used connection hub for flights to Asia, thanks to its national airlines FinnAir. There are 2 terminals at the airport, with an approximate 15 minutes walking distance.
Most of the transits will be done within the same terminal, however, they both may get quite busy during peak times.
Recommended transit time is at least 40 minutes - make sure it is guaranteed by the airline.
The airport is connected with the main train station via railway. The line I runs in a counter-clockwise direction via Huopalathi station where you can change trains to Turku, west Finland or in Tikkurila station change train to north Finland or Russia.
Line P runs in a clockwise direction, going via main train station as well.
Both train departure every 10-15 minutes. The journey takes approx. 30 minutes.