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General Information About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport

Helsinki-Vantaa Airport serves as Finland's primary international airport and gateway to Asia and the Middle East, serving its capital city of Helsinki and surrounding area with carriers like Finnair, Flybe, and Air Finland.

The airport serves as a hub for many airlines operating to and from Finland, such as Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways, KLM, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa and Aeroflot. It boasts one of Europe's shortest minimum transit times and passengers are well taken care of through technology, beauty and wellness facilities, smoking areas and medical assistance centers - making their experience at this airport truly pleasant.

Travelers arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport can rent a car and explore both its surroundings and Helsinki, the Finnish capital nearby. There are car rental desks at each terminal as well as online information regarding suppliers of your chosen vehicle.

How to Reach the Airport

There are bus stops outside each terminal or, for an even faster journey, an express bus operated by Finnair will get you into the centre of town in under 30 minutes!

How to Reach Vantaa Vantaa is an important transportation hub, located some five kilometers west of Tikkurila Railway Station - its modern design provides fast connections with other parts of Finland as well as Helsinki on an everyday basis.

Attractions within the city include Heureka Museum and Finnish Science Centre. Both offer plenty to visitors, including an impressive planetarium and science park - perfect for tourist visits!

How to Get From Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Vantaa Center

There are various ways to travel between Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and Vantaa center, with train, bus, taxi or car rental being among them.

Railways:

For the quickest and simplest travel experience from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to the city center, take the I or P train lines every ten minutes from Helsinki Central Station all the way back. Arriving there should take less than 30 minutes!

Your ticket can be purchased at either a machine in front of you, from a conductor, or through the HSL app (free download available). All day and multi-day travel passes cover travel from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Helsinki Central Station.

Bus: Whilst public buses link Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and Hakaniemi/Itakeskus areas within the city center of Helsinki in approximately 40 minutes for EUR 3, this option offers more convenient travel between these points.

Finnair City Bus: Finnair City Bus is run by Pohjolan Liikenne and connects terminal 2 with airport parking areas 4A and 4B every 20 minutes, offering free service for children under six years old and half price tickets for those aged 6-16. The service offers regular bus routes that offer complimentary rides.

Taxis:

Booking an advance taxi service from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to your hotel is the quickest, safest, and most comfortable method of travel from this airport to your accommodation. Several companies within the airport provide this type of service with prices depending on time of day and number of passengers traveling with.

Alternative transportation from the airport to your hotel could include taking the bus. This option would be best for solo and small group travellers as it offers more cost-effective travel solutions.

Taxis from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to city center will cost between EUR 50-60, making them the fastest and most comfortable way. Pre-book them from any of the five rental counters within the airport.

Car Rental Companies at the Airport:

Budget, Europcar and Hertz are three popular car rental agencies at the airport that are open 24 hours per day and seven days a week to serve your car rental needs.

These rental centers provide various car models, from luxury sedans and minivans to parking facilities and shuttle services between their car rental centers and airport terminals.

Hire a car online or over the phone is also easy, and booking process is straightforward with no hidden fees or hidden expenses - prices include taxes, insurance and fuel in one price tag.

Average car rental costs in Finland average EUR 105 per day plus an additional fee for fuel. Fuel can be costly in Finland; so consider this when planning your route from the airport to city center.

Car rental can also be an ideal way to navigate an airport hotel and avoid public transport hassle. Online or phone car rental providers make renting easy with credit card payment processing options available.

Helsinki-Vantaa Airport Amenities & Services

Helsinki-Vantaa Airport Amenities & Services At Helsinki-Vantaa Airport there are various amenities that will enhance your travel experience, including a hotel within the airport terminal, lounges with sleep pods, and several off-site options that make travelling simpler.

This hotel features a business center equipped with services such as faxing and copying, printers, video conferencing and faxes, fitness centers/health spa facilities as well as an indoor pool for business purposes.

Dining & Entertainment: Helsinki Airport features an assortment of restaurants, cafes and bars offering dining and entertainment. These include Burger King, Ajisen Ramen, Helsinki Market, Cesar's Little Italy Bistrot Helsinki as well as others.

Parking & Transportation: Public transit is the best way to travel between Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and the city centre, and public transport agency the Helsinki Regional Transport Authority operates a train that runs directly between them both, taking approximately 30 minutes with easy-to-find signage in both Finnish and Swedish for ease of finding it.

Car Rental:

There are various car rental agencies at the airport, including Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar and Hertz. Some offer 24/7 service while others may only be open during specific hours.