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• Region: Europe (Northern Europe)
• Country/State: Finland
• City/Town: Vantaa (serving Helsinki metropolitan area)
• Website: https://www.finavia.fi/en/airports/helsinki-airport
• Type of Airport: International
• Airport code/s:
o IATA: HEL
o ICAO: EFHK
• Terminals:
– Single integrated terminal complex (former T1 and T2 fully merged into one terminal with Schengen and non-Schengen piers)
• Passenger numbers:
– ~15.3 million passengers (calendar year 2024)
Parking
• Short-term: Multi-storey short-stay parking adjacent to terminal with covered walkways
• Long-term: Long-stay car parks with shuttle or covered access; advance booking available
• Valet: No airport-operated valet parking; premium self-parking products available
Hotel
• On site:
– Hilton Helsinki Airport (connected by covered walkway)
• Nearby:
– Several airport-area hotels in Vantaa with shuttle or walking access
Other facilities
• Restaurants/cafes: Nordic and international dining options throughout terminal
• Bars: Cafés and licensed bars in airside and landside areas
• Lounges: Finnair lounges (Schengen and non-Schengen), oneworld partner lounges
• Duty-free shops: Duty-free retail available in non-Schengen departure areas
• Gift shops/newsagent/chemist: Convenience stores, bookshops, pharmacies
• On-site travel agent: Limited; airline desks and tourist information points instead
• Help desk/Lost & found: Information desks and centralised lost & found service
• Car rental: Major international and Nordic car-rental companies on site
• Taxi/transport to city: Taxis, buses and direct rail link (Ring Rail Line) to Helsinki Central
• Baby/parent room: Baby care rooms and family facilities throughout terminal
• Business center/free-Wi-Fi/charging: Free high-speed Wi-Fi; extensive charging points; business services via lounges
• Gym: No public terminal gym; fitness facilities available at on-site hotel
• Beauty center/hairdresser: Limited; spa and wellness services available in selected areas
• Other facilities: Medical clinic, prayer/quiet rooms, art installations
• Biometric check-in: Biometric self-service check-in and boarding used by Finnair and selected partners
• Biometric customs: Automated border control e-gates for biometric passport holders (eligible travellers)
Disabled/accessibility
• Free PRM assistance provided by airport operator; request via airline in advance
• Wheelchair assistance from curbside to gate and arrivals
• Fully step-free access throughout terminal with ramps, elevators and wide corridors
• Accessible parking spaces close to terminal entrances
• Accessible toilets throughout terminal
• Priority security and border-control lanes available
• Assistance dogs permitted
• Support for non-visible disabilities via trained staff
• Rail station fully step-free with elevators, tactile paving and audible announcements
Runways
• Runway 04R/22L
• Runway 15/33
• Runway 04L/22R
Length/Width
• 04R/22L: ~3,500 m × 60 m
• 15/33: ~3,060 m × 60 m
• 04L/22R: ~3,060 m × 60 m
• All runways capable of Code E aircraft operations (widebody operations supported)
Grooving of runways
• Grooved runway surfaces used to improve wet and contaminated-surface braking performance
• High-capacity drainage and winter surface treatment systems
• Detailed specifications published in the Finnish AIP
ILS/CAT capability
• ILS installed on all runways
• CAT II/III capability available on primary runway ends
• Approved for CAT III low-visibility autoland operations for suitably equipped aircraft and crews
Navigation aids
• Full ILS coverage with PAPI
• VOR/DME navigation aids
• RNAV (GNSS-based) SIDs and STARs extensively used
• Advanced surface movement radar and ground surveillance systems
Low-visibility operations
– Full Low Visibility Procedures (LVP) in place
– Frequent CAT II/III operations during snow, fog and low cloud
– Extensive de-icing infrastructure and winter operations expertise
– Stop bars, SMGCS and strict ATC procedures applied
On-time departures (OTP) data
• Airport-specific annual OTP figures not routinely published by the operator
• Helsinki is widely regarded as a strong punctuality performer among European hubs
• OTP influenced by:
– Severe winter weather events
– Long-haul wave scheduling
– European ATC network disruptions
Airfield restrictions
• Noise abatement procedures apply, including night-time operational constraints
• Slot coordination in peak periods
• Seasonal operational constraints during extreme winter weather
• Planned runway and taxiway maintenance managed via NOTAMs
Aircraft maintenance
• Significant aircraft maintenance capability on site
• Major maintenance operations by Finnair Technical Services
• Line and heavy maintenance available for narrowbody and widebody fleets
• Strong coordination between airport operator, airlines and Finnish aviation authorities
Eco-efficient operations (e.g., energy use, carbon minimization, waste management, etc.)
• Airport operator Finavia achieved carbon neutrality for Helsinki Airport operations (Scope 1 & 2)
• Extensive use of fixed electrical ground power and pre-conditioned air to reduce APU use
• Energy-efficient terminal design with smart HVAC and LED lighting
• Comprehensive waste reduction, sorting and recycling programs
Renewable energy use
• Extensive use of renewable electricity (wind and hydro sourced via national grid)
• Large geothermal heating and cooling system serving the terminal complex
• On-site solar PV installations supplementing energy demand
Availability of biofuel alternatives
• Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) available for airline uptake
• Finnair actively uses and promotes SAF at Helsinki
• SAF supply aligned with EU mandates and Nordic aviation sustainability initiatives
Conservation of biodiversity [actual programs]
• Biodiversity management of forest and grassland areas within airport perimeter
• Ecological monitoring and habitat management in cooperation with Finnish authorities
• Environmental impact assessments and mitigation for all infrastructure projects
Sustainable transportation
• Strong public transport integration via Ring Rail Line (direct train to Helsinki Central)
• Extensive bus network and limited need for private vehicle access
• Electrification of airport-owned and ground-service vehicle fleets
• EV charging infrastructure widely available in car parks
Green building design
• Integrated terminal designed for energy efficiency and minimal passenger walking distances
• Extensive use of natural daylight, high-performance glazing and insulation
• Lifecycle carbon reduction embedded in terminal expansion and refurbishment projects
• Sustainability criteria applied across all Finavia infrastructure developments
