A memo for the New Year at the airport

Helsinki Airport is open around the clock, also at the turn of the year.

Helsinki Airport is open 24 hours every day, also at the turn of the year. However, shops and some of the service desks have exceptional opening hours.

Restaurants, cafés and lounges at Helsinki Airport follow the restrictions introduced by the Finnish Government due to the COVID-19 pandemic: as of 28 December 2021, they will end the serving of alcoholic beverages at 5 pm, and close at 8 pm at the latest. Be prepared to show your COVID-19 certificate when visiting a restaurant, café or lounge.

Opening hours may change rapidly due to the circumstances. You can check the opening hours of airport services on their respective webpages:

Parking and baggage storage at Helsinki Airport

Secure a parking spot in your preferred parking area at Helsinki Airport by pre-booking it through our online service.

You can leave your luggage or winter coat in a secure storage facility while you travel. Excess Baggage Company offers storage and other travel services at the arrivals hall in terminal 2 at Helsinki Airport.

Finavia’s regional airports

Finavia’s other airports are open according to flight schedules. You can find more specific information at each airport’s own webpage.

Packing fireworks and ski equipment

Buy your fireworks for celebrating New Year’s Eve at your final destination – they are not allowed onboard the aircraft. Fireworks or sparklers are not permitted either in hand luggage or checked baggage.

See our tips for packing skis, snowboards, avalanche rescue backpacks etc.

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