Business traveller's checklist

Check-in on line at your airline's web page or using check-in kiosks.

If you have only hand baggage, you can go straight to the security control. You can take any of the security checkpoints to avoid queuing.

Fast Security is available by advance reservation by on line or by calling 020 708 3117. A fee of EUR 45 is charged for the service.

Check the departure gate of your flight by text message. Enter number 16124, scroll down to the message field and type the following text: FLIGHT space FLIGHTNUMBER space DDMMYY (for example, FLIGHT AY1234 01022010). You will be notified by text message if the departure gate changes after you have sent the enquiry. Price: EUR 1.04/flight. Make sure to check the gate information on airport monitors.

Leave you car in the P1 or P2 parking hall, if you flight departs from Terminal 2. If your flight departs from Terminal 1, park at P3. More information.

As a VIP customer, you do not need to worry about the check-in, security control or passport checks. Our VIP hostess takes care of the necessary travel formalities.
 
Should you so require, you will also be provided assistance in shopping and currency exchange. While waiting for your flight, you can also treat yourself to a cup of coffee, refreshments or snacks in the stylish and private ambience of our VIP facilities. As part of the service, you will also be escorted to you flight.
 
Reservations: by on line or by calling +358 20 708 3117.
 

Take you laptop with you as hand baggage. When at the security control, remove the computer from your bag and put it in a tray on the conveyor belt at the checkpoint. See also the section on spare batteries.

Helsinki Airport offers unlimited free WI-FI free of charge. When you are in the wireless area, the text "Free WI-FI - Helsinki Airport" appears on the computer screen.

There are three Suvanto lounges by the gates 16-17, 26 and 36. They offer spaces for rest and working with visual protection, tranquil soundspace and charging points for electronic devices and a small table surface. All passengers can use Suvanto free of charge.

If you want to work undisturbed on confidential matters, you can rent a private room at the VIP Centre (for reservations, call +358 20 708 3117).

In addition, the lounges of individual airlines have good working facilities and you can also purchase coupons allowing you access to Tower Lounge (above gate 24) and Finnair Lounge (gate 37).

Computers equipped with Internet connection can also be rented at eService Bar (gate 20).

When entering the security control, put you mobile phone in your bag or coat pocket. If carried in trouser pockets or elsewhere in the clothing, the device may trigger off an unnecessary alarm. See also the section on spare batteries.
 
Wireless charging of mobile phone batteries is available at Cafe Tori, Restaurant and Deli Fly Inn, Café Alvar A, Seasons Restaurant & Coffee and in Finnair Lounge. For locations go to service map.

You may only take one box of safety matches or one lighter on board, and it must be carried in your pocket. Please note that no lighters of any kind are permitted on flights to and from the United States. Torch cigar lighters and reserve fuel tanks for lighters are forbidden on board the airplane.
 
Spare batteries for cameras and other electronic devices may only be carried in your hand baggage. Devices with batteries installed inside them may be carried either in your hand baggage or your check-in baggage.
 

No substances or articles that are flammable, toxic or corrosive are permitted on board an aircraft. Such substances and articles are usually equipped with a warning symbol on their packaging.

Please note that alcohol products containing more than 70% alcohol by volume are totally forbidden. Items with an alcohol content of 24-70% by volume may be carried in your check-in baggage, but the total amount is limited to five litres. Items with an alcohol content of less than 24% by volume may be carried in your check-in baggage in accordance with the customs regulations.

Alcoholic beverages must be carried in their original packaging. The packaging label and contents must correspond with one another.

Hairspray bottles of less than 500 millilitres must be put in check-in baggage. Hairspray containers of less than 100 millilitres can, however, be carried as hand baggage. Click here for more detailed instructions on the carrying of liquids.

Domestic passengers can also make purchases at the shops located in the gate area except for the shops that sell alcohol or tobacco (Finnair Tax-Free and Helsinki Airport Duty Free).

For domestic passengers there are special shops that sell cosmetic and perfumes at gate  20 (Airport Shop).

Passengers travelling to Åland Islands can buy alcoholic beverages and cigarettes duty-free.

International passengers can make purchases in the gate area after security control. They can also buy alcohol and cigarettes .When travelling to a destination outside the EU, to Canary Islands you can buy alcoholic beverages and cigarettes duty-free.
 
The new long-haul area is intended for passengers flying to Asia, Africa, the Middle East, the United States and the European countries outside the Schengen area (such as the United Kingdom and Ireland). The area has a large duty-free shop, shops selling electronic appliances, fashion products and books, a broad selection of restaurants and a spa.
 
Passengers changing planes at airports outside Finland should present the tickets of all legs of their trip at the counter so that the liquid products can be packed properly for the connecting flights. If you change planes at airports outside the EU, you should note that different liquid regulations may apply outside the European Union.
 

Congress Center (5–140 persons), tel. +358 207 629 732.
 
Meeting facilities (2–8 persons) and VIP services(1-10 persons), tel. +358 20 708 3117.
 
Sauna plus a small meeting room at the Hotel GLO Helsinki Airport (2–6 persons), tel. +358 103 444 600.
 
Restaurant Seasons’ private dining room at gate 14 (2-14 persons), tel. +358 207 629 732.