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Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport (HEL)

Location: The airport is situated about 12 miles (20km) from Helsinki city centre.
Time: Local time is GMT +2.
Contacts: Tel: +358 200 14636 or (0)9 82 771.
Getting to the city: Regular bus services to Helsinki City and the Tikkurila railway station to the airport. From the city centre, catch bus #615 and from Tikkurila bus # 61. Both journeys take around 30 minutes. Bus transfers from the airport to local hotels and parking areas is free of charge. The Finnair City Bus also transfers passengers to downtown Helsinki. Taxis to the city centre cost around €30 and take half an hour. Five car rental companies operate; their service desks can be found at Arrivals Hall 2 in the corridor between terminals. For the rental car parking area go to the ground floor of car park P3.
Car rental: Avis, Budget, Hertz and Europcar are represented at the airport. Service desks are located at Arrivals Hall 2.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available at ranks outside the Arrivals hall of both domestic and international terminals. Expect to pay around €30 for the 30 minute journey into the city centre.
Facilities: The airport has several banks with exchange facilities, and there are ATMs throughout the airport. Numerous restaurants and cafes are available in the terminals, as well as duty-free shops and three shopping areas with a variety of retail outlets. Travel agencies, pharmacy and luggage storage are also available. There are several Internet kiosks and wireless Internet access is possible throughout the terminals.
Parking: Long and short-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.helsinki-vantaa.fi
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