What is the ICAO code for Helsinki Vantaa Airport?

The ICAO code for Helsinki Vantaa Airport is EFHK.

Where is Helsinki Vantaa Airport located?

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) is located in Helsinki, Finland.

What time zone is Helsinki Vantaa Airport in?

The local time zone at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) is Europe/Helsinki (GMT+3).

How many flights depart from Helsinki Vantaa Airport?

About 209 scheduled departures were counted at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) when flight schedules were last measured on July 19, 2026.

How early should I arrive at Helsinki Vantaa Airport?

For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.

Which airlines fly from Helsinki Vantaa Airport?

Based on the current departures board at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), scheduled flights are operated by Finnair, Norwegian Air Sweden AOC, airBaltic, Jettime, and Thai Lion.

Where can you fly nonstop from Helsinki Vantaa Airport?

Destinations on the current departures board at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) include Stockholm, Riga, Copenhagen, Tallinn-ulemiste International, Munich, and Oulu.

How can I see live flights at Helsinki Vantaa Airport?

The board on this page shows arrivals and departures for Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL). It re-checks for updates while the page is open, and every board states how old its data is — busy hubs are refreshed within hours, quieter airports less often.

HEL Helsinki Vantaa Airport

Local time

Updated 4 h ago · 78 departures on the board

05:30
BT326
Riga(RIX)
Gate 30
On time
05:45
AY1855
Chania(CHQ)
Gate 27
On time
06:00
BT2467
Munich(MUC)
Gate 29
On time
06:10
AY951
Copenhagen(CPH)
Gate 31E
On time
06:10
AY1861
Rhodos(RHO)
Gate 26
On time
06:10
SL1705
Copenhagen(CPH)
Gate 21
On time
06:15
AY433
Oulu(OUL)
Gate 23
On time
06:15
D82900
Barcelona(BCN)
Gate 19
On time
06:35
D82882
Malaga(AGP)
Gate 18
On time
06:45
AY1391
Duesseldorf(DUS)
Gate 27
On time
06:45
AY1221
Prague(PRG)
Gate 30
On time
06:45
AY801
Stockholm(ARN)
Gate 28
On time
06:50
AY1371
Edinburgh(EDI)
Gate 47
On time
06:50
AY1421
Hamburg(HAM)
Gate 36
On time
06:55
VL853
Frankfurt(FRA)
Gate 20
On time
07:00
KL1248
Amsterdam(AMS)
Gate 17
On time
07:00
AY1071
Riga(RIX)
Gate 13A
On time
07:00
AY1011
Tallinn-ulemiste International(TLL)
Gate 31C
On time
07:00
01:10
AY87
Shanghai(PVG)
Gate 46
Delayed by 1790m
07:00
AY531
Rovaniemi(RVN)
Gate 31D
On time
07:05
AY1201
Ljubljana(LJU)
Gate 34
On time
07:05
AY1781
Venice(VCE)
Gate 35
On time
07:05
AY1431
Berlin(BER)
Gate 25
On time
07:05
D82602
Stockholm(ARN)
Gate 16
On time
07:05
AY361
Kuopio(KUO)
Gate 6
On time
07:10
AY991
Keflavik(KEF)
Gate 24
On time
07:10
AY1161
Krakow(KRK)
Gate 21
On time
07:15
AY1897
Thessaloniki(SKG)
Gate 26
On time
07:15
AY861
Gothenborg(GOT)
Gate 34
On time
07:15
AY513
Kemi(KEM)
Gate 5
On time

About HEL Airport

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) is Finland’s main international gateway and Finnair’s home hub, with Nordic Regional Airlines operating many domestic and regional feeder flights. The airport now functions as an integrated terminal complex, with the former Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 areas connected and most passenger services centered around the renovated Terminal 2. Popular routes include Stockholm, Copenhagen, London, Amsterdam, Paris, Oulu and Rovaniemi, alongside Finnair’s long-haul network to Asia and North America. Use the online flight board, or verkkolentotaulu, to check saapuvat lennot and lähtevät lennot before travelling; trains link the airport with central Helsinki.

How do I get to and from Helsinki Vantaa Airport?

Helsinki Vantaa Airport is well connected with central Helsinki by rail, with airport trains running via the city rail network. Public buses also serve Helsinki and nearby areas, while taxis and app-based rides are available outside arrivals. Major car rental companies operate at the airport, and road access is straightforward for private cars, hotel shuttles, and intercity coach connections.

How do the terminals work at Helsinki Vantaa Airport?

The airport operates as a single, modern terminal complex, so check-in, security, arrivals, and baggage services are grouped in one main passenger area. After security, routes divide broadly between Schengen and non-Schengen departures, with passport control needed for many international flights outside the Schengen Area. Transfers are usually manageable, as Helsinki is designed as a compact hub, especially for Finnair connections.

Tips for flying from Helsinki Vantaa Airport

Arrive with extra time during busy holiday periods, early morning departures, or winter weather, when queues and de-icing can affect schedules. Check whether your flight is Schengen or non-Schengen, as passport control may add time. Helsinki is generally efficient and well signed in English, but monitor your airline’s app or the airport displays for check-in area, gate, and baggage updates.

Frequently asked questions

The IATA airport code for Helsinki Vantaa Airport is HEL.