Large airport · Helsinki (Vantaa), Finland
Helsinki Vantaa Airport
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, or simply Helsinki Airport, is the main international airport serving Helsinki, the capital of Finland, as well as its surrounding metropolitan area, and the Uusimaa region in Finland. Its IATA code is HEL. Its ICAO code is EFHK. It has 3 runways, longest 11,483 ft (ASP). Elevation 179 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Helsinki (Vantaa), Finland |
|---|---|
| IATA code | HEL |
| ICAO code | EFHK |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 3 runways, longest 11,483 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 179 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 60.3184° N, 24.9633° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Helsinki Vantaa Airport is known for
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, or simply Helsinki Airport, is the main international airport serving Helsinki, the capital of Finland, as well as its surrounding metropolitan area, and the Uusimaa region in Finland.
Official website: https://www.finavia.fi/en/airports/helsinki-airport — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
How to get there
The airport is located in the immediate vicinity of Ring III and Finnish national road 45. The airport is also connected to the Helsinki commuter rail system and the local bus network. Parking: In August 2016, there were about 13 thousand parking spaces at the Helsinki Airport. Some of the spaces were taken out of use in January 2019 when the parking garage P1/P2 located near the terminal was dismantled to make way for the new entrance to t
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Temppeliaukio Church · Finland · 10.1 miles away
- Helsinki Cathedral · Finland · 10.2 miles away
- Uspenski Cathedral · Finland · 10.4 miles away
- Suomenlinna · Finland · 12.1 miles away
- Old Town, Tallinn · Estonia · 61.3 miles away
- St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Tallinn · Estonia · 61.5 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Sipoonkorpi National Park · Finland · 8.7 miles away
- Nuuksio National Park · Finland · 17.0 miles away
- Torronsuo National Park · Finland · 54.0 miles away
- Valkmusa National Park · Finland · 61.7 miles away
- Teijo National Park · Finland · 68.9 miles away
- Eastern Gulf of Finland National Park · Finland · 79.1 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Helsinki Vantaa Airport?
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, or simply Helsinki Airport, is the main international airport serving Helsinki, the capital of Finland, as well as its surrounding metropolitan area, and the Uusimaa region in Finland.
What is the airport code for Helsinki Vantaa Airport?
Helsinki Vantaa Airport — its IATA code is HEL and its ICAO code is EFHK.
Where is Helsinki Vantaa Airport located?
Helsinki Vantaa Airport serves Helsinki (Vantaa), Finland. Its coordinates are 60.3184° N, 24.9633° E.
How do I get to Helsinki Vantaa Airport?
The airport is located in the immediate vicinity of Ring III and Finnish national road 45. The airport is also connected to the Helsinki commuter rail system and the local bus network.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#2307
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helsinki_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.