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HEM Helsinki Malmi Airport

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Helsinki Malmi Airport (HEM) serves Helsinki, about 11 km northeast 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.

IATAHEM
ICAOEFHF
ServesHelsinki
From centre11 km
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Elevation17 m

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The airport in numbers

Helsinki Malmi Airport — facts & history

We pulled Helsinki Malmi Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 52 passengers in 2016.

Opened
1936
90 years ago
Passengers / year
52
as of 2016
Elevation
17 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Finavia

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Helsinki Malmi Airport to Helsinki

The airport is about 11 km northeast of Helsinki, about 24 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: €19–€31.

Tipping: Not customary.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~17 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~24 min€19–€31
Private transfer~24 minfixed upfront
Car rental~24 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From HEM 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.)
Porvoo38 km53 min€56–€89
Turku154 km162 min€214–€339
Tampere154 km162 min€214–€339
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Helsinki Malmi Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€19–€31 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.

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Helsinki Malmi 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 Malmi Airport

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Helsinki Malmi 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 11 km northeast of Helsinki, about 24 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Helsinki Malmi Airport to Helsinki?
Roughly €19–€31 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Helsinki Malmi Airport?
Metered taxi (compare — fares are deregulated). Uber and Bolt are legal.
What's the cheapest way from Helsinki Malmi 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 Malmi 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.
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 Malmi 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 Malmi Airport's official site.
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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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