During the holiday season, there are lots of departing passengers at Helsinki Airport. We recommend that passengers always keep an eye on their airline's communications and follow the airline's recommendation on when to come to the airport and any other instructions, such as packing instructions for special baggage.
The number of departing passengers in the terminal will be the highest in the morning between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. and in the afternoon between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
The busiest times for arrivals at Helsinki Airport will be the evenings of Saturday and Sunday, 19–20 April. Next week, Monday to Wednesday, 21-23 April, are also busy days for arriving passengers.
We recommend that passengers always keep an eye on their airline's communications and follow the airline's recommendation on when to come to the airport and any other instructions, such as packing instructions for special baggage.
See the packing instructions
Before coming to the airport, you can check which items should be packed in hand baggage and which should go in checked baggage.
Flammable ski waxes and wax removers are not allowed at all on board an aircraft. Gases for camping stoves and lighter fluids are also prohibited.
One matchbox or cigarette lighter may be brought to the cabin, but it must not be packed in hand baggage and must instead be carried in a pocket, for example.
Power banks and backup batteries may only be carried in hand baggage.
Liquids must be packed in 100 ml liquid containers. At Helsinki Airport, liquids can be left in hand baggage for scanning.
Our tips for Helsinki Airport
- Did you know that you can check the predicted queue time for security control on the Finavia website? This is a pilot project that we are developing together with our customers.
- Get ready for your trip and subscribe to the free MyFlight service to get information by email. You will learn more about your departure gate and the services near it at the airport.
- Save time and money by booking airport parking in advance. Our parking halls are located closest to the terminal and are easy to drive into. Watch driving directions videos for parking (YouTube).
Further reading
Travelling with children
Travelling with a pet
