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HEL Helsinki Vantaa Airport

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Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) serves Helsinki, about 17 km north of Helsinki. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAHEL
ICAOEFHK
ServesHelsinki
From centre17 km
Non-stop88
Airlines32
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Elevation55 m

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The airport in numbers

Helsinki Vantaa Airport — facts & history

We pulled Helsinki Vantaa Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 16M passengers in 2024, against a peak of 22M in 2019.

Opened
1952
74 years ago
Passengers / year
16M
as of 2024
Peak traffic
22M
in 2019
Elevation
55 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Finavia
Passengers per year, 1998–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Helsinki Vantaa Airport — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Helsinki

The airport is about 17 km north of Helsinki, about 35 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Helsinki (HEL): the I/P line train from the terminal to the centre in ~30 min.

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi (compare — fares are deregulated). Uber and Bolt are legal. Estimated fare to the centre: €27–€42.

Tipping: Not customary.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~25 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~35 min€27–€42
Private transfer~35 minfixed upfront
Car rental~35 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From HEL to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Porvoo39 km55 min€57–€91
Tampere146 km153 min€203–€322
Turku149 km156 min€207–€329
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Helsinki Vantaa Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€27–€42 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Helsinki ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Helsinki Vantaa Airport

Non-stop flights to about 88 destinations, operated by 32 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Finnair · Norwegian Air Shuttle · Flybe · Air Berlin · Scandinavian Airlines System · British Airways · Iberia Airlines · Japan Airlines Domestic · Air China · American Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Helsinki Vantaa Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Helsinki Vantaa Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Helsinki shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to the centre of Helsinki?
Helsinki (HEL): the I/P line train from the terminal to the centre in ~30 min. The airport is about 17 km north of Helsinki, about 35 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Helsinki?
Roughly €27–€42 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Helsinki Vantaa Airport?
Metered taxi (compare — fares are deregulated). Uber and Bolt are legal.
What's the cheapest way from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Helsinki?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Helsinki (HEL): the I/P line train from the terminal to the centre in ~30 min.
Can I get from Helsinki Vantaa Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Helsinki (HEL): the I/P line train from the terminal to the centre in ~30 min. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Helsinki Vantaa Airport?
About 88 destinations, including Frankfurt, Stockholm, New York, London. 32 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Helsinki Vantaa Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Helsinki Vantaa Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Helsinki Vantaa Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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