Helsinki Airport is located 20 kilometres from Helsinki city centre. The journey takes around 30 minutes by train or car, and approximately 40–50 minutes by bus.
On this page, you will find information about airport transport options whether you are departing on a trip, arriving at Helsinki Airport, or coming to drop off or meet passengers.
The train station is located directly beneath the terminal. There is a direct connection to both the arrivals and departures halls via elevators and escalators.
The P and I trains operate between the airport and Helsinki city centre. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes. Tickets can be purchased via the HSL mobile app or from the ticket machine on the station platform. Timetables and fares are available on the HSL website.
Travel between Helsinki Airport and the rest of Finland is easy with a single train ticket. The easiest transfer points to the airport trains (I and P) are at Tikkurila and Pasila stations. Read more about long-distance timetables and fares on VR’s website.
Bus station
The bus station is located directly in front of the terminal on the arrivals level. Both local and long-distance buses depart from the bus station, with direct access to the bus platforms from the arrivals hall.
By bus to Helsinki city centre
HSL trunk bus 600 operates between Helsinki Airport and Helsinki city centre. The journey takes approximately 40 minutes, and you will need an ABC ticket. Tickets are available through the HSL app or from the ticket machine in the bus station platform area.
See timetables, tickets and fares on the HSL website.
Long-distance buses
Several long-distance bus services operate to and from Helsinki Airport, providing connections to destinations across Finland, including Turku, Tampere and Lahti.
See long-distance bus timetables and fares on the Matkahuolto website.
Bus service point
Finavia’s bus service point is located on the first floor of the arrivals hall, opposite the taxi station. The service point provides assistance with questions about the bus station and bus services. Finavia is responsible for coordinating bus traffic at Helsinki Airport.
Finavia Bus Service
020 708 2050
[email protected]
Information for professional drivers
By taxi to the airport
Taxis drop off departing passengers directly in front of the terminal’s main entrance, with easy access to the departures hall and check-in area.
By taxi from the airport
The taxi station is located on the arrivals level and can be accessed through the arrivals hall. Taxis are available around the clock.
The taxi station has four lanes served by Helsinki Airport’s contracted taxi operators FixuTaxi, Taksi Helsinki, Menevä and Lähitaksi. Taxi fares are displayed at the taxi station.
Pre-booked taxis pick up passengers from the pick-up area on the first floor of the P2 parking hall.
Taxi service point
Finavia’s taxi service point is located on the first floor of the arrivals hall, opposite the taxi station. The service point provides assistance with questions about the taxi station and taxi services. You can also get help with booking a taxi equipped with a child safety seat or a wheelchair lift. Finavia is responsible for coordinating taxi traffic at Helsinki Airport.
Finavia Taxi Service
020 708 2060
[email protected]
Information for professional drivers
The airport’s bicycle parking area is located at Lentäjäntie 1, Vantaa, directly opposite this street address on the arrivals level in front of the terminal. Bicycle parking at the airport is free of charge.
The bike park is covered. Bicycles can be locked by the frame to sturdy racks, of which there are dozens in the area. The bicycle parking area is monitored, but storing property there is at each cyclist’s own risk. Charging electric bicycles is not possible.