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Arrive early to Helsinki Airport on 17-21 May 2023 – busy weekend ahead

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17.5.2023 at 13:05
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Many passengers will depart from Helsinki Airport from Wednesday afternoon, May 17th, until Sunday evening, May 21st. We kindly advise passengers to reserve enough time for check-in and security control.

The busiest hours at Helsinki Airport are on Wednesday, 17 May, between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., on Thursday, 18 May, during the morning between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m., and on Sunday, 21 May, during the morning between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. and during the afternoon between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. If you are departing from Helsinki Airport this holiday weekend, please arrive in good time.

Get ready for your trip at home

  • We have published a traveller's checklist, which includes tips on how to prepare for your trip and what to take into account when departing from the airport.

  • It’s a good idea to book parking at Helsinki Airport in advance and read Finavia’s packing instructions before leaving for the airport.

  • With Finavia’s search engine, you can check what you can pack in hand baggage and what you can put in checked baggage.

  • By subscribing Finavia’s MyFlight service you will receive more information about your flight and services at the airport.

The upcoming long weekend will be busy, as many passengers are travelling from the airport. We kindly ask passengers to reserve enough time for check-in, bag-drop, and security control at the airport.

Updated 17.5.2023 at 15.47: Finavia MyFlight service