Helsinki Airport news

New Asian destinations from Helsinki Airport: Xi'an, China and Hanoi, Vietnam

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:29:57 +0300

Finnair opens today a direct route to Xi’an, a metropolis of about 8 million people located in central-northwest China. On June 15 Finnair opens another new route to the capital of Vietnam Hanoi.

A walk-out of Airpro's IAU trade union members may affect air traffic this afternoon

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:09:23 +0300

The walk-out of airport service company's IAU members, may cause delays in air traffic at Tampere-Pirkkala, Vaasa, Turku, Oulu and Kuopio airports.

Changes for Finnair check-in times

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:30:02 +0300

Norwegian: Helsinki Airport at first place for on-time performance

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:21:29 +0300

New at Helsinki Airport: Kauniste pop up -shop is now open!

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:05:34 +0300

Kauniste works together with young designers to create inspirational everyday textiles. Kauniste pop up –shop was opened on June 1 at Helsinki Airport.

Arrive early at the airport from Friday, May 31 to Monday, June 3.

Wed, 29 May 2013 10:26:03 +0300

School is out for the summer and there will be a lot of passengers at Helsinki Airport between Friday, May 31 and Monday, June 3, 2013.

Helsinki Airport has improved connections to Barcelona

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:37:35 +0300

Helsinki Airport, operated by Finavia, welcomes Vueling to Finland. The Spanish airline Vueling will commence flights to Barcelona on 17 May.

Japan Airlines starts operating between Helsinki and Tokyo on July 1st

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:42:20 +0300

Japan Airlines starts operating the route between Tokyo (Narita) and Helsinki on July 1st, 2013, with daily flights.

Fresh aromas of Finnish archipelago now at Helsinki Airport

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:37:12 +0300

Fly Inn Restaurant & Deli at Helsinki Airport has announced the launch of its new HelsinkiMenu.

Global Blue Tax Refund office moves to arrivals hall 2B

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:55:44 +0300

Starting on April 29 the export on tax free goods that you would like to check-in will be verified in Global Blue goods control in Arrivals hall 2B.

Arrive early to the airport on Thursday and Friday

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:30:00 +0300

There will be a lot of passengers at Helsinki Airport on Thursday and Friday, April 25-26, 2013.

Strike actions announced for German airports Monday, 22 April

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 08:47:09 +0300

German ground handling operator Verdi has announced strike actions for Monday, 22 April 2013. Delays and flight cancellations will take place also in flight traffic between German and Finland.

Helsinki Airport Scenic Terrace deck opens for public on April 20

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:59:06 +0300

Aeroplanes can again be viewed and photographed at Helsinki Airport Scenic Terrace as the outside deck opens for public on April 20, 2013. The deck was closed during the winter because of snow and ice.

Helsinki Airport is the Best Airport in Northern Europe

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:41:09 +0300

Helsinki Airport, operated by Finavia, has won the prestigious World Airport Award for Best Airport in Northern Europe. The nomination awarded by Skytrax is an indication of success in developing customer services and smooth travelling.

Arrive early at the airport from Wednesday till Friday

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:55:00 +0200

Due to the Easter break holidays there will be a lot of passengers at Helsinki Airport March 27-29, 2013.

Quality Hunters returns!

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:30:00 +0200

What are the most memorable moments in travelling? How can the travel experience be made smoother and even more enjoyable? After two ground-breaking crowdsourcing initiatives, Finnair and Finavia’s Helsinki Airport know who to ask. In 2013, Quality Hunters returns -- more interactive than ever.

An airport photo exhibition: A space shuttle travelling through the United States

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 09:30:00 +0200

Finavia’s aviation photo exhibition at Helsinki Airport tells the story of the retirement of NASA’s space shuttle Endeavour and its transportation to the California Science Center, where visitors can admire it. The shuttle’s last journey began by air on top of a Boeing 747, after which it was transported on roads on a specially designed transporter.

Arrive early at the airport during the week end

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 07:40:00 +0200

There will be a lot of passengers at Helsinki Airport on Friday and Saturday March 22-23, 2013.

Lufthansa cancels flights on Thursday, March 21

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:21:53 +0200

The airline Lufthansa has informed that it will cancel European flights on Thursday.

New morning flight between Helsinki and Jyväskylä

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 03:55:06 +0200

Flybe will adjust its flight schedules at Jyväskylä Airport.

Norwegian introduces more flights to Oulu

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 03:49:18 +0200

Norwegian will improve the connections between Helsinki and Oulu by introducing the fifth daily flight on the route.

Summer arrives on wings! See the great route selection

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:31:04 +0200

Dreaming of a holiday in Central Europe? Planning a trip to Asia? See the summer season route selection for Helsinki Airport and step into a wonderful holiday feeling.

Finnairs Technical Services walk out may cause delays for flights

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:57:10 +0200

A part of employees from Finnair Technical Services have walked out on March 14. The unions have informed that the industrial action will last until Friday, March 15, 15:00 Finnish time. Finnair estimates that it can fly the majority of its flights despite the industrial action. Some delays and cancellations however can be expected, but at this stage the total impact of the industrial action is difficult to estimate.

The weather in Germany affects flights to and from Frankfurt

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:30:00 +0200

The weather at Frankfrut Airport affects air traffic also on Wednesday 13 March. This may cause delays and cancellations for flights to and from Frankfurt.

Airports assessed by passengers – Helsinki Airport performs better than before

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:25:31 +0200

Helsinki Airport, maintained by Finavia, performed better than year ago in the Airport Service Quality survey, which measures air passenger satisfaction. The total grade of Helsinki Airport in 2012 was 4.02, whereas in 2011 it was 3.92. The scale is from 1 to 5 (excellent).

Icelandair to relocate to Terminal 1 on 8 March

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:05:42 +0200

Free WiFi access for passengers at Helsinki Airport a huge success

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:26:13 +0200

The free online access provided by Finavia at Helsinki Airport increases in popularity every year.

Travelling gets smoother: Five new automated border control gates

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:03:16 +0200

Helsinki Airport gets five new automatic border control gates for departing passengers.

Pay attention: always check the monitor for the luggage pickup location

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:18:45 +0200

Helsinki Airport will introduce an additional lobby for the luggage of Schengen flights. Therefore, arriving passengers must always check the terminal monitor (immediately after exiting the airplane) for the luggage pickup location and exit route.

Find the snowman!

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 07:00:00 +0200

The winter holiday season is launched with a fun activity for children at Helsinki Airport. There is a path through the gate area, and there are 14 snowmen along it. Can you find all of them?

Heavy snowfall may affect traffic at Helsinki Airport this

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 13:54:00 +0200

Heavy snowfall has been forecast for the afternoon of February 8. There may be flight delays due to limited visibility.

New pop-up stores: Heureka Shop and Heineken Bar

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 13:37:15 +0200

In the new pop-up facility located at Gate 27, you can taste Heineken products until the end of April. The already familiar pop-up location at Gate 20 is a sales outlet for exciting products for children and adults alike: The Heureka shop has been opened there. The shop specialises in high-quality, innovative science products and gift items.

More than five million bags departed from Helsinki Airport

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 09:22:36 +0200

Nearly 15 million passengers passed through Helsinki Airport last year. Did you know how many bags passed via Finavia's baggage handling center?

Japan Airlines postpones launch of Helsinki-Tokyo route

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 10:05:47 +0200

Japan Airlines has decided to postpone the launch of its nonstop service between Tokyo (Narita) and Helsinki originally scheduled on February 25, 2013.

Thick fog may cause delays on Thursday 31

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:06:39 +0200

Foggy weather may cause delays for flights on Thursday 31 January.

Strong wind may cause delays for flights today

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:55:00 +0200

Strong side wind and heavy snow have caused delays for flights today.

Fly to Lapland to save time for downhill and cross-country skiing

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:13:47 +0200

Helsinki Airport has great flight connections, which take you directly to major skiing centres in an hour.

New, interesting destinations! Where would you like to fly to?

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 09:02:57 +0200

The flight selection of Helsinki Airport will include new, wonderful route destinations in the spring and summer.

Art at Helsinki Airport: is it an airplane turbine or an EKG?

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 13:30:00 +0200

The crackling red piece by Hans-Christian Berg invites passengers into the new Art Gallery exhibition at Helsinki Airport, which displays dark-toned visual art by Visa Norros. The exhibition, included in Finavia's Art Port concept, will open on Thursday, 24 January.

Norwegian opens seven new destinations from Helsinki Airport

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 08:34:35 +0200

Norwegian will introduce seven new direct routes from Helsinki in the 2013 summer season.

Technical fault in the check-in system has been fixed - air traffic is returning to normal

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 08:24:10 +0200

Changes in parking prices in 2013

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 11:21:25 +0200

Helsinki Airport opening hours during Christmas and New Year

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 10:15:40 +0200

Can I take Christmas goodies in my hand luggage?

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:37:12 +0200

As a rule, we recommend that you pack all foods in the hold luggage when flying to your Christmas holiday destination. But what if you plan to travel with hand luggage only?

A new online service for drivers: check free parking slots

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 09:30:18 +0200

The airport company Finavia develops its online services for passengers. Those driving to Helsinki Airport can now check the parking lot status in advance by using their computers and mobile devices.

SAS opens a winter route to Geneva in January

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 13:28:05 +0200

SAS will introduce direct winter flights between Helsinki and Geneva for the skiing season beginning on 12 January 2012.

New at Helsinki Airport: Lumi bag pop-up store opens

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 12:31:42 +0200

The Lumi store opened in the pop-up section of Helsinki Airport on 5 November. It focuses on the Lumi brand products and their innovative display in the Finnish way.

Duty free selection available now also for Business Flight Terminal's Customers

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 09:33:57 +0200

Duty free shopping is now possible also for Helsinki Airport business flight terminal's customers. .

Blue1 becomes production company for SAS. Check out the changes!

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:25:57 +0200

Effective 1 November 2012, Blue1 will become a production company for SAS. Consequently, Blue1's main responsibility will be to operate routes on behalf of SAS. SAS will take over sales and marketing of flights operated by Blue1.

Parking payment methods to change on 28 October

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:00:00 +0300

Due to the joint European EMV payment card change, parking payments in the terminals' yellow payment machines are only possible in cash or with a chip card