Gate-side tax free prices in both Terminals 1 and 2
Heinemann Duty Free sits post-security in both HEL Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, so you hit it on almost every path to the gates. Standard duty-free setup: liquor, cosmetics, a wall of chocolates, plus some Finnish brands mixed in. Prices on spirits are usually below downtown Helsinki supermarket levels by a few euros per bottle, and tobacco follows typical EU duty-free rules depending on your ticket.
Opening hours track the main bank of departures, roughly early morning to late evening, but the Terminal 2 shop tends to stay open later to cover long-haul waves. You’ll see clear price tags in euros on all shelves, and promo stacks near the entrance with 2-for deals on big brands of whisky and gin. The walk from central Schengen gates in T2 to the main Heinemann takes about 3–5 minutes at normal pace.
Cosmetics and skincare run heavy on the big European labels, with frequent 20–30% multi-buy promos. Confectionery is the usual duty-free wall of 200–400 g chocolate bars, plus 1 kg “travel packs” that are better value per kilo than the smaller boxes. Expect some local names like Fazer at similar pricing to city shops, sometimes with airport-only gift tins that are easy to throw in a cabin bag.
Electronics and travel accessories sit in a smaller section: basic headphones, power banks, EU plug adapters, and branded travel pillows. Prices here can be higher than online by 10–20%, so this is more for last-minute needs than smart shopping. Alcohol and cosmetics offer the real savings, especially on 1-litre bottles compared to 700 ml city sizes.
Final tip: if time is tight, use the last Heinemann near your exact gate in Terminal 2 rather than the big central store, and stick to promo towers and 1-litre bottles for the best value-per-minute stop.