# HEL — Helsinki Airport > Machine-readable reference for HEL. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/hel HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/hel Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/hel.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/HEL.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-05T04:26:46.293+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Helsinki Airport - IATA: HEL - ICAO: EFHK - City: Helsinki - Country: FI (FI) - Timezone: Europe/Helsinki - Distance from city: 18 km north of central Helsinki - Runways: 3 - Terminals: 2 - Annual passengers: 21.9M - Hub for: Finnair - Official website: https://www.finavia.fi/en/airports/helsinki-airport/airport ## Overview Welcome Helsinki Airport (HEL) is a quiet refuge hidden within the bustling world of travel, designed with thoughtful Nordic charm. Despite hosting 21.9 million passengers annually, it feels more like a serene transit lounge than a traditional airport, thanks to its short walking distances, large windows, and birch-wood accents. Frequent flyers praise HEL for its fast connections, efficient security, and civilized amenities, such as free water fountains and relaxing rest areas. At a glance Situated 18 kilometers north of central Helsinki, the airport is a major hub for Finnair. Travelers benefit from two runways and concise terminals, boosting HEL as an efficient transit point with frequent service to European and Asian destinations. Passengers appreciate that even during peak times, HEL's user-friendly design aids in maintaining a smooth flow — though be wary of late departures, when food options might be limited as outlets close earlier than expected. Terminals & layout At Helsinki Airport, all operations are neatly divided between its two terminals. Terminal 1 handles Norwegian Air Shuttle flights, while Terminal 2 is the base for Finnair as well as other carriers like British A… ## Terminals (2) - **Terminal 1** — airlines: Norwegian Air Shuttle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/terminals/1 - **Terminal 2** — 3 gates · airlines: Finnair, British Airways, KLM, Lufthansa URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/terminals/2 ## Dining (20) - **Asian Corner** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/restaurants/asian-corner - **Bistro Nordic Kitchen** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/restaurants/bistro-nordic-kitchen - **Burger King** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/restaurants/burger-king - **Cafe Bar Tori** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/restaurants/cafe-bar-tori - **Cafe Picnic** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/restaurants/cafe-picnic - **Espresso House** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/restaurants/espresso-house - **Fazer Cafe** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/restaurants/fazer-cafe - **Fly Inn Restaurant and Deli** — $$$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/restaurants/fly-inn-restaurant-and-deli - **Grab and Fly** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/restaurants/grab-and-fly - **Helsinki Airport Cafe** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/restaurants/helsinki-airport-cafe - **Little Italy** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/restaurants/little-italy - **Nordic Kitchen and Bar** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/restaurants/nordic-kitchen-and-bar - **O’Learys** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/restaurants/o-learys - **Pier Zero** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/restaurants/pier-zero - **Robert’s Coffee** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/restaurants/robert-s-coffee - **Starbucks** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/restaurants/starbucks - **The Oak Barrel** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/restaurants/the-oak-barrel - **Tori Kitchen and Cafe** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/restaurants/tori-kitchen-and-cafe - **Upper Crust** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/restaurants/upper-crust - **Wine and View** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/restaurants/wine-and-view ## Lounges (6) - **Almost@Home Lounge** — ,Gate`:ll, · access: Schengen, independent · hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/lounges/almost-home-lounge - **Aspire Lounge** — ,Gate`:ll, · access: Schengen, Priority Pass URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/lounges/aspire-lounge - **Finnair Business Lounge** — T2 · access: Schengen, Finnair · day pass: nu · 05:30-00:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/lounges/finnair-business-lounge - **Finnair Platinum Corner** — T2 · access: Schengen, oneworld Emerald · day pass: €30 upgrade from Business Lounge / 4,800 Avios · 05:00-23:30 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/lounges/finnair-platinum-corner - **Finnair Platinum Wing** — T2 · access: Non-Schengen, oneworld Emerald · 10:30-00:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/lounges/finnair-platinum-wing - **Plaza Premium Lounge** — access: Schengen, pay-in · hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/lounges/plaza-premium-lounge ## Shops (17) - **Alepa** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/shops/alepa - **Ecco** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/shops/ecco - **Finland Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/shops/finland-shop - **Heinemann Duty Free** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/shops/heinemann-duty-free - **Helsinki Market** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/shops/helsinki-market - **Hugo Boss** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/shops/hugo-boss - **Iittala** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/shops/iittala - **Kids’ World** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/shops/kids-world - **Lacoste** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/shops/lacoste - **Marimekko** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/shops/marimekko - **Moomin Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/shops/moomin-shop - **Relay** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/shops/relay - **Rituals** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/shops/rituals - **Stockmann Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/shops/stockmann-shop - **Swarovski** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/shops/swarovski - **Victoria’s Secret** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/shops/victoria-s-secret - **Watch Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/shops/watch-shop ## Parking (7) - **Airport Hotel Parking** — Hotel guest parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/parking/airport-hotel-parking - **P Transit** — Short-stay parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/parking/p-transit - **P1 Premium** — Covered parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/parking/p1-premium - **P2 Terminal** — Short-term parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/parking/p2-terminal - **P3 Economy** — Long-term parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/parking/p3-economy - **P4 Economy** — Long-term parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/parking/p4-economy - **P5 Economy** — Long-term parking · €22/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/parking/p5-economy ## Ground transport (11) - **Airport Taxi Yellow Line** — Shared taxi · User anecdotes range from roughly 35–60 min from HEL to central hotels depending on waiting time and number of intermediate stops · Reddit reports generally place Yellow Line fares at noticeably below private taxi fares for 1–2 people, but above the cost of an HSL ABC ticket; specific current euro amounts vary by hotel/zone and are not consistently quoted URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/transport/airport-taxi-yellow-line - **Bolt** — Rideshare · Real‑world ride time is similar to taxis and Uber, roughly 25–35 min to central Helsinki under normal traffic conditions according to r/Helsinki and r/travel users · Reddit comparisons consistently indicate Bolt is slightly cheaper than Uber and taxi rank fares on the HEL–city corridor, but exact stable euro amounts are not consistently quoted · On‑demand; locals report regular availability at typical flight arrival times, though with occasional waits during peaks URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/transport/bolt - **Finnair City Bus** — Airport coach URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/transport/finnair-city-bus - **I Train** — Commuter rail · Roughly 30 min airport–Helsinki Central on I train according to user‑reported timings in r/Helsinki and r/Finland · €4–5 ABC ticket (airport–Helsinki) as repeatedly quoted by locals referencing HSL fares in 2024–2025 Reddit threads · About every 10–15 min during daytime, sparser late at night, per user reports comparing departure boards on r/Helsinki URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/transport/i-train - **Matkahuolto Coaches** — Intercity coach · only a few times per day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/transport/matkahuolto-coaches - **OnniBus** — Intercity coach · User comparisons in r/Finland indicate OnniBus can take roughly 30–60 min longer than equivalent train trips on routes like HEL–Tampere · Reddit reports mention promo fares of only a few euros (often under €10) when booked early, with higher prices closer to departure due to dynamic pricing URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/transport/onnibus - **P Train** — Commuter rail · Approximately 30 min airport–Helsinki Central in normal conditions per r/Helsinki users timing their commute · €4–5 ABC ticket HEL–Helsinki Central reported by multiple Reddit users citing HSL pricing · Combined I+P headway about every 10 min daytime; each line individually around every 20 min per riders’ observations on r/Helsinki URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/transport/p-train - **Regional Bus 600** — Airport bus · User reports on r/travel and r/Helsinki generally put airport–Helsinki Centre at about 40–50 min depending on traffic · Several users quote the same standard HSL ABC fare (~€4–5) for bus 600, matching the airport–city rail fare in their screenshots of HSL app · Commenters comparing schedules mention roughly every 20 min during the day, with longer gaps late at night URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/transport/regional-bus-600 - **Regional Bus 615** — Airport bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/transport/regional-bus-615 - **Taxi Rank Helsinki Airport** — Metered taxi · Traveller reports put HEL–central Helsinki taxi rides at roughly 25–35 min in normal conditions, longer at peak traffic · Multiple Reddit users in 2023–2025 quote around €40–50 from HEL to central Helsinki using the official taxi rank companies, depending on time/traffic · Taxis are available continuously at the rank when flights are arriving, effectively on demand rather than scheduled URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/transport/taxi-rank-helsinki-airport - **Uber** — Rideshare · Journey time is similar to taxis, roughly 25–35 min in normal traffic, as per user‑reported experiences in r/travel and r/Helsinki · Reddit users often report Uber prices from HEL to central Helsinki in the same ballpark as taxis (roughly tens of euros rather than single digits), but specific consistent figures are not available across threads · On‑demand; availability depends on drivers online, but multiple users report no difficulty getting a car during typical arrival times URL: https://airport.flights/airport/hel/transport/uber ## Insider tips - _Time_: Allocate at least 35-40 minutes for passport control when arriving or departing during late afternoon long-haul flights due to potential queue buildups. - _Money_: Use Finland's excellent tap water via numerous fountains instead of buying expensive bottled water. - _Quiet_: Rest zones with reclining chairs near some Schengen gates offer peaceful naps between flights. - _Avoid_: Late night flights could leave you with limited dining options as kiosks often close around 21:00. - _Insider_: For a richer experience, use left-luggage lockers in Helsinki Central if your hotel check-in is later in the day. - _Local_: Taxi prices to the city can be steep. Savvy visitors opt for the I or P train, which is cheaper and just as quick. - _Quiet_: Finnair’s Platinum Corner provides a quieter lounge experience for oneworld Emeralds, often overlooked by casual travelers. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/HEL.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/hel/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/hel/departures — HTML page with live departures