Helsinki Airport news

A new business lounge opens at Helsinki Airport

Tue, 15 May 2012 15:30:57 +0300

The lounge facilities of Helsinki Airport are even better with the introduction of the well-functioning and stylish Aspire lounge.

Starbucks to open at Helsinki Airport May 15

Mon, 14 May 2012 14:17:30 +0300

The first Starbucks in Finland opens at Helsinki Aiport May 15, 2012. The Starbucks store locates in Terminal 2, Arrivals Hall 2B where all airport visitors have free access.

Arrive early at the airport on Wednesday 16 May

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:19:04 +0300

There will be a lot of passengers at Helsinki Airport on Wednesday afternoon so please arrive early at the airport, especially if your flight departs at 15-18 hours.

Arrive early at the airport on Friday 11 May

Thu, 10 May 2012 14:20:13 +0300

There will be a lot of passengers at Helsinki Airport on Friday afternoon so please arrive early at the airport if traveling at that time.

New direct route between Helsinki and inland Chinese megacity

Wed, 09 May 2012 10:55:36 +0300

On Wednesday 9 May Finnair begins flying direct to Chongqing, one of the largest and fastest-growing cities in China.

More art and design sensations for Helsinki Airport's passengers

Mon, 07 May 2012 16:18:13 +0300

Finavia's Art Port Gallery group adds two new intriguing galleries, as new fashion and photo galleries are opened today at Helsinki Airport

New Suvanto lounge concept introduced at Helsinki Airport

Fri, 04 May 2012 10:23:44 +0300

Finavia, Martela, UPM, Fortum, Karelia-Upofloor, and Clear Channel will introduce a lounge concept, called Suvanto, at Helsinki Airport. The Suvanto concept has been created as a joint World Design Capital Helsinki 2012 project by Finavia and partner companies. It will be a visible part of the Design Capital Year offering at Helsinki Airport all the way to 2013. A total of three Suvanto lounges will be built at the airport.

Easier recharging of electronic devices at Helsinki Airport

Fri, 04 May 2012 09:06:08 +0300

You can now recharge different electronic devices easier and more conveniently at Helsinki Airport.

Helsinki among the world's best airports for immigration

Wed, 02 May 2012 11:23:57 +0300

The airport's 60th anniversary is celebrated with 1952 wines and a special menu

Wed, 02 May 2012 08:30:00 +0300

To honour the 60th anniversary of Helsinki Airport, the Wine & View bar at the airport will include a special range of wines and cognac from 1952 in its selection. The nostalgic atmosphere can also be felt at the Fly Inn restaurant, which will offer a festive 1950s menu.

Watch the ice hockey world championships at Helsinki Airport

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:00:00 +0300

Now, even if you are travelling right during the championships, you don't have to miss a game! Catch all the world-class ice hockey action at Helsinki Airport, whether you're waiting for a flight or right after you get off the plane.

Arrive early at the airport on Friday April 27th

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:30:00 +0300

There will be a lot of passengers at Helsinki Airport on Friday afternoon.

Helsinki Airport involves passengers in developing more enjoyable security checks

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:13:58 +0300

Finavia is currently testing a totally new kind of security check at Helsinki Airport for a smooth, friendly and enjoyable customer experience. The pilot line, which opened in Terminal 1 in April, has a service design that makes for more convenient and faster travelling.

R-kioski to have a new look in Terminal 1

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:50:50 +0300

R-kioski, located in Terminal 1, is being renovated 23rd April - 3rd May.

Lufthansa starts new daily flight from Helsinki to Berlin

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:19:05 +0300

Lufthansa starts new daily flight from Helsinki to the new Berlin-Brandenburg "Willy Brandt" airport. For the first time Lufthansa will connect the two capitals with a non-stop flight.

Finavia to introduce a new viewing terrace to mark the 60th anniversary of Helsinki Airport

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:30:56 +0300

After a break of several years, aeroplanes can once again viewed and photographed at Helsinki Airport. Finavia will build a viewing terrace in the core of the airport.

Finavia invests in the functionality of Helsinki Airports traffic areas

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:53:54 +0200

During the spring and summer, Finavia will implement massive renovation in the traffic areas of Helsinki Airport.

The restrictions on liquids for transit passengers restored

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:48:42 +0200

The trial period of separate restrictions for transit passengers on carrying liquids in hand luggage ends in Finland on Friday 23 March 2012.

Helsinki Airport services awarded four stars

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:16:06 +0200

Skytrax, the world's leading passenger satisfaction evaluation website, has awarded the services at Helsinki Airport four stars.

Strong wind may cause delays on Friday

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 13:31:14 +0200

Strong wind at the airport may cause delays for flights on Friday 2nd March 2012.

Flights between Kajaani and Helsinki started

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:57:17 +0200

Flybe maintains key domestic airlink to from Helsinki to Kajaani with convenient choice of up to 36 flights a week.

Important info for SAS and Blue1 customers: Ticketing system migration Feb 25.-26, 2012

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:01:59 +0200

SAS and Blue1 will change the reservation and ticketing system to a new contemporary service provider. Migration will take place between 25th and 26th of February, 2012.

Weather conditions may cause delays for flights

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0200

Weather conditions may cause delays for flights.

Arrive at the airport on time on 17–19 February

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0200

Winter holidays will begin in the forthcoming weekend. There will be a lot of passengers at Helsinki Airport 17-19 February.

R-kioski to have a new look at Helsinki airport

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:30:21 +0200

R-kioski, in check-in area 2 at Helsinki Airport, is going to have a new look, and that's why the kiosk is closed until 21st February.

More sensations for passengers: Helsinki Airport is now Helsinki art port

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:29:41 +0200

Inspired by the World Design Capital year and answering passengers’ wishes, Helsinki Airport will this spring open several galleries displaying art, design and Finnish creative thinking. The first to open is the design gallery on 16 February.

Japan Airlines will start operations to Helsinki 2013

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:01:36 +0200

Helsinki Airport strengthens its position as a leading hub in Northern Europe as Japan Airlines will start operating from Tokyo Narita to Helsinki as from March 2013.

Helsinki Airport strengthens its position as a leading hub in Northern Europe – Japan Airlines will start operations

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:22:19 +0200

Japan Airlines will start operating to Helsinki Airport. The airline will operate four times a week to Tokyo Narita starting from March 2013. The new operations will remarkably strengthen Helsinki Airport’s positions as a leading hub in Northern Europe. Helsinki Airport is operated by Finavia.

The Globe Hope pop-up store provides ecological design

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:58:37 +0200

Globe Hope, known by its ecological, ethical and aesthetic products, is the newest pop-up store at Helsinki Airport. You should hurry up because the store will only operate at the airport from the start of February until the end of April.

Need to hurry to the airport? Use your mobile to check queuing time in security check

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:44:28 +0200

The security checkpoints at Helsinki Airport have a queuing time measurement system that is now also expanded to cover mobile devices. When you are on your way to the airport, you can use your smartphone, for example, to view the security check queuing time.

The visit of heads of state may have an impact on traffic

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:21:21 +0200

The heads of eight states visiting Finland may cause a traffic jam in Helsinki on Friday and Saturday.

World's first Angry Birds airport shop opened in Helsinki airport

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:47:22 +0200

World's first Angry Birds Pop Up -airport shop is opened in Helsinki airport. You can buy the phenomenonal Angry Birds by-products onwards from T2 non-schengen terminal.

Changes in Helsinki-Budapest route

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:39:18 +0200

Hungary’s national airline Malev has announced to cease its operations. Malév aircrafts will not depart from 6 am 03 February.

Rocking Chair Get-Together at Helsinki Airport on 3-5 February

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:12:46 +0200

This coming weekend, passengers can get a rocking start to their trip at Helsinki Airport's Rocking Chair Get-Together. This is a "Rocking Good Start" event on the WDC Helsinki Open Doors Weekend.

Flight data maintenance break on 25 January from 2 a.m. – 4 a.m.

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:37:34 +0200

Dragon shows and Finnish-Chinese music entertain passengers at Helsinki Airport

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0200

Helsinki Airport together with its home carrier Finnair celebrates the Chinese New Year. Passengers travelling between Asia and Europe will be entertained every day from 23 January to 9 February with an impressive show, among other things.

Strong wind may cause delays for flights

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:53:05 +0200

In Helsinki Airport’s newest lounge, visitors can wear woollen socks and read books on a vintage sofa

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:04:40 +0200

The internationally awarded lounge world at Helsinki Airport has been augmented by a totally new kind of lounge. Counterbalancing the often sterile and pompous airport lounges, it is a cosy nook whose furniture and atmosphere bring to mind a Finnish home.

The Portraits of Aviation photography exhibition has opened at Helsinki Airport

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:17:06 +0200

The subject of aviation photography is traditionally aircraft and flight. This time, six Finnish portrait photographers have eagerly approached the theme of aviation where people are the central element. The Portraits of Aviation photography exhibition will run until next June at Helsinki Airport.

Marimekko is closed between 21-28 January due to renovations

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:05:14 +0200

Lufthansa launches new service from Helsinki to Dusseldorf

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:13:40 +0200

Beginning 25 March 2012, Lufthansa will offer daily flights from Helsinki to Dusseldorf.

Use of automatic border control checkpoints on the rise

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:56:12 +0200

Last year, an increasing number of passengers made use of the automatic border control checkpoints. Helsinki Airport will continue to develop its automatic border control service.

Passenger record at Helsinki Airport last year

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:07:36 +0200

Last year, nearly 15 million passengers passed through Helsinki Airport. This growth in passenger volume made Helsinki Airport the strongest of all transit airports in Northern Europe.

airBaltic to add summer flights

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:29:04 +0200

This summer, airBaltic will offer 7 daily flights from Helsinki to Riga, from which connections to Europe, the Middle East, Russia and Central Asia can be made.

New summer destinations to Europe from Helsinki

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:09:17 +0200

The flight network from Helsinki to European destinations will be further expanded when Blue1 launches direct flight service to Bologna and Budapest.

Helsinki Airport is ready for World Design Capital 2012

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:15:00 +0200

Helsinki Airport welcomes all passengers arriving in the World Design Capital. During the course of 2012, passengers at the airport will be treated to a host of interesting design and art events as well as an innovative design philosophy, whose purpose is to further enhance the service experience of passengers.

Helsinki Airport to introduce a book swap and an art gallery following passenger suggestions

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:53:16 +0200

The Quality Hunters community, founded by Helsinki Airport and Finnair earlier this autumn, and the public have voted on their favourite ideas out of a total of over 250 submissions for improving air travel. The intention of Helsinki Airport and Finnair is to put into practice as many ideas as possible.

Tips for New Year's travellers

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +0200

Passengers are reminded that it is prohibited to carry fireworks and ski waxes aboard aircraft. Please buy these kind of dangerous goods from the final destination.

Easing of restrictions on tax-free liquids carried by transit passengers

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0200

Effective at the beginning of January, passengers will be permitted to carry liquid tax-free items purchased at other airports and aboard aircraft in their carry-on luggage when making connecting flights, provided that the items are correctly packed and security sealed.

Parking changes for the new year

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:24:29 +0200