At Helsinki Airport, waiting for a flight is a pleasure. Below are a few tips on how you can spend your time at the airport.

If you have 1 hour

Stop by the Fly Inn restaurant panorama lounge above gate 27. The lounge is open to all passengers and offers outstanding views of the runways. You won't find a higher vantage point in the terminal.

Head over to the athmospheric Cafe Tori. Near gate 26 you can enjoy coffee with traditional finnish pastries as well as sushi and sparkling wine. The cafe has an excellent view of the tarmac and a playground for children.

If you have 2 hours

Eat well and enjoy travelling. Helsinki Airport's á la carte restaurants offer everything from a tasty lunch to a fine dining experience, complete with wine recommendations. Restaurant & Deli Fly Inn is located above Gate 27 and Seasons restaurant across from Gate 14.

If you have 3 hours

Explore the airport's art collection and discover Helsinki Airport's Finnish masterpieces. And don't miss the photography exhibition, where you can admire the work of Finnish and international photographers in constantly changing collections.

There is also a barber at Helsinki Airport. Book in advance at Salon Fly Hair, tel. +358 (0)9 822 206. The barber is open Mon-Fri 9am-6pm.

If you have 4 hours

Stop in at the museum. Located just outside Helsinki Airport is the Finnish Aviation Museum. Its collection boasts some 80 aircraft and countless other items related to the world of aviation.

The museum is open Mon-Tue and Thu-Sun 10-17, Wed 10-20. It is an approximately 20-25-minute walk from the terminal. A taxi to the museum is approximately 7 euros. For more information, visit: www.ilmailumuseo.fi.