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
With 1 stop: Easyjet, SAS Airlines, KLM
The airport is open 24/7.
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.
For current fares and timetables visit their official website.
Fares One way4.10 EURcurrently £3.69All-Day (+6€ for every additional day)12 EURcurrently £10.81
Bus Line 615 takes approx. 40 minutes to reach the main bus station, departing every hour, 24/7.
Bus 617 runs between the airport and Hakaniemi district every 1 – 2 hours.
For current fares and timetables visit their official website.
Fares One way4.1 EURcurrently £3.69
Airport shuttle bus Finnair City Bus departures from the airport to main bus station every 20 minutes.
Buy the ticket online on their website.
Fares One way6.2 EURcurrently £5.59
