Helsinki International Airport is located in the suburbs of the capital city of Vantaa, almost twenty kilometers from the city center. All flights are served there. The second airport in Helsinki - Malmi - spare. Private aircrafts are planted here, as well as the skills of future pilots.
Helsinki-Vantaa is a remarkably equipped complex where you can find everything from cafes, bars and restaurants (most of the public catering works from early morning until late at night, but there are 24-hour cafes) to a mini-exhibition of contemporary art and photographs. Directly at the airport are two hotels (GLO Helsinki Airport and Hilton Helsinki Airport). Near the airport there are six more. It's easy to get there: a special free shuttle bus runs between the platforms in front of the terminals and hotels
What to do
If the waiting time is long, then you can visit the local spa center Finnair Spa & Saunas, in addition to four saunas and a pool with mineral water, it is easy to get healthier in a short period of time, from 10 minutes, and come back to normal after the flight. The schedule of the spa: every day, from 10.00 to 22.00. The procedures are conducted from 12.00 to 20.00. Also on the territory of the airport there is a hairdresser, working only on weekdays, from 9.00 to 18.00
Another entertainment is the Museum of Aviation of Finland. 15 minutes on foot or a taxi ride (about 10 euros) - and more than 9,000 exhibits will appear before your eyes. The schedule of work: every day, from 10.00 to 17.00, on Wednesday, from 10.00 to 20.00. Admission cost: for adults - 8 EUR, for children from 17 to 7 years - 4 EUR, for children of younger age free of charge. Discounts for the big families
How to get to Helsinki center
Unlike many other international airports, you can reach the capital in only two ways - by taxi or by bus. A taxi ride to the city center will take about half an hour and will cost around 35-40 EUR
If the budget is limited, it is better to choose the bus number 615, which goes to the Central Railway Station in Helsinki. The stop is located near the exit from the terminal. It is necessary to buy a ticket for a regional ticket. For an adult, it will cost 4 EUR (from 2 nights to 4.30 am - 6 euros). For a child from 16 to 7 years - 2 EUR. The bus travels about 40 minutes, from 6 am to 1.00 am. After 21.00 the waiting time increases to half an hour
Another bus, but already Finnair, can also take to the station. True, the amount spent on the road will increase by several EUR. The travel time and timetable are almost the same as No. 615.
- Airport site: www.finavia.fi/helsinkivantaa
| Under the wing of the plane |
| There is time and a cup of coffee |
| Waiting here will not be difficult |