Airline Tickets from Helsinki

General Info

Airport Address: Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, PO Box 29, FIN-01531 Vantaa, Finland
Distance and Location: The airport is located 18km (11 miles) north of Helsinki
Airport Website: www.helsinki-vantaa.fi
Airport E-mail: information.efhk@fcaa.fi
Airport Telephone: (0)9 82771 or 61511
Country Code: 358
Time Zone: GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)
Total Number of Terminals: 2
Moving between Terminals: The International and Domestic terminals are only 250m (274 yards) apart and are linked by an internal walkway.

Information and Customer Care Desks

Infodesks (tel: (0)2001 4636) are available on the Departures floor and Arrivals floor in the International Terminal, and on the Arrivals floor of the Domestic Terminal.

Available Facilities and Services

Money withdrawal and Communication facilities: Two banks and several bureaux de change can be found in the International Terminal. ATMs are situated on all floors of the airport. Internet kiosks are also available. Cafe and restaurants: There are plenty of restaurants, cafés and bars in both terminals, including a 24-hour fast-food restaurant. Shopping facilities: There are numerous shops at the airport, mainly in the International Terminal, including duty-free and a grocery. Other services: The International Terminal has a pharmacy, travel agencies and three baby care and play rooms with feeding and nappy changing facilities. There is a meditation room in the departure hall of the domestic terminal.

Car Parking Info

Indoor car parks are available near both terminals. P1 and P2 are close to the International Terminal; while P3 and P4 are close to the Domestic Terminal. P5 serves both terminals. Short-term, business and long-term parking are available (tel: (0)9 8277 3200). Short term parking is also available in front of the terminals at two extra parking lots, P30 and P31.

Driving by car from/to Helsinki

From Helsinki city centre, drive north along Tuusula road (Highway 45) and follow signs for the airport. From the west and the east, get on Kehä III (Highway E18 or Highway 50) and follow signs for the airport.

Public Transportation from/to Helsinki

How to reach: By Taxi: Taxi ranks are located in front of both terminals (journey time to Helsinki: 30 minutes). By Bus: Public buses to Helsinki city centre (nos.415, 451 and 615) depart from outside both terminals (journey time: 40 minutes). More services run to other destinations (tel: (0)100 111; website: www.ytv.fi/journeyplanner). The Finnair City Bus (tel: (0)9 818 503; website: www.finnair.fi) also runs to Helsinki city centre.

An important role in the creation of today metropolis Helsinki has always played the sea, that's why Finland is often called the daughter of Baltic. Helsinki is the political and economical center of Finland. The population of the Finnish capital has the reputation of tolerant and well-mannered people, who like art and nature. The city, surrounded by forests, skerries and the sea, attracts a lot of people by its specific Scandinavian sea climate. The architectural look of Helsinki is created by the mix of modern and old edifices: the buildings of tsarist epoch stay near the palaces from glass and metal. The city landscape is livened up by a large number of cafes and markets. Almost everywhere in Helsinki one can buy some clothes, jewelry or some art objects in traditional Finnish design.

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