Flying Into Helsinki, Finland

Helsinki Vantaalla Airport (HEL) is the transportation hub of Finland and is located at a distance of 15 km north of the Helsinki city centre

. HEL has become quite popular amongst the tourist and has evolved as a stopover for passengers on their way to Asia. It was originally built in 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki and attracts more than 13 million passengers per year and handles more than 30 airlines. Being the biggest airport in Finland, it offers jobs for more than 11,000 people and is also voted for the best facility of its kind in Europe and the rest of the world and has won accolades for its punctuality.

The airport has two terminals namely, the domestic (Terminal 1) and international (Terminal 2) which are only 820 feet apart and are interlinked by an internal walkway. Reaching the airport is also very convenient as the taxi stands are located in front of both the terminals. One can also board a public bus which departs at regular interval from both the terminals. Parking is also not a problem at the airport as indoor car parking is available at both the terminals. If you are at the international terminal, P1 and P2 would serve you better and P3 and P4 are near the domestic terminal, while P5 stands close to both the terminals. The airport also offers short and long term and business parking, wherein the short term parking is available near the two terminals in the two extra parking lots at P30 and P31.

Airport facilities: Shopping and eating - You can enjoy a cup of coffee or have a relaxing meal at the caf and restaurants on both the arrival and the check-in areas. These cafes are located on the service floor and are open to everyone at the airport once you clear the security control.

Duty free shops - The duty free shops at the airport features a wide variety of international brands for shopping. You can explore your shopping spree for everything from perfumes, clothes, chocolates, tobacco products, souvenirs etc. You can carry these items onboard after passing through the security checks and those travelling outside canary and EU can buy alcoholic and tobacco products duty free.

Services: One can enjoy several services at the HEL which includes free wireless internet, wireless charging solutions for mobile phones. Several Airlines offer lounge for their customers to relax. The Artek area by the Gate 20 is a pleasant place which offers several features for one to work as well as relax with its free internet service and a world class furnished environment. It also holds four VIP lounges and separate rooms for VIP hire. It also has a facility of a private room with sauna for 2-6 persons at the Scandic Hotel at the International Airport.

The terminals also include facilities for easy mobility of the disabled like the adapted toilets, elevators and disabled parking spaces. Special training has been provided to the staff for the assistance to anyone in need.

by: Paul Symonds

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