Route Network
Helsinki Vantaa Airport connects 128 destinations worldwide, with Stockholm standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Los Angeles, and the shortest flight is to Tallinn.
Stockholm (ARN)
(Sweden)
– Sweden
Finnair · NetJets Europe · Norwegian Air Shuttle · SAS · Sunclass Airlines
5 airlines
Copenhagen (CPH)
(Denmark)
– Denmark
ABF · Finnair · Jettime · Norwegian Air Shuttle · SAS
5 airlines
Oulu / Oulunsalo (OUL)
(Finland)
– Finland
Finnair
1 airline
Vaasa (VAA)
(Finland)
– Finland
Finnair
1 airline
Kuopio / Siilinjärvi (KUO)
(Finland)
– Finland
Finnair
1 airline
Souda (CHQ)
(Greece)
– Greece
Finnair · Jettime · Norwegian Air Shuttle · Sunclass Airlines
4 airlines
Joensuu / Liperi (JOE)
(Finland)
– Finland
Finnair
1 airline
Tartu (TAY)
(Estonia)
– Estonia
Finnair
1 airline
Jyväskylän Maalaiskunta (JYV)
(Finland)
– Finland
Finnair
1 airline
Kemi / Tornio (KEM)
(Finland)
– Finland
Finnair
1 airline
Kajaani (KAJ)
(Finland)
– Finland
Finnair
1 airline
Kokkola / Kruunupyy (KOK)
(Finland)
– Finland
Finnair
1 airline
Pori (POR)
(Finland)
– Finland
Budapest Aircraft Service
1 airline
Split (SPU)
(Croatia)
– Croatia
Finnair · Norwegian Air Shuttle
2 airlines
Gazipaşa (GZP)
(Türkiye)
– Türkiye
Finnair · Sunclass Airlines
2 airlines
Ivalo (IVL)
(Finland)
– Finland
Finnair
1 airline
Örebro (ORB)
(Sweden)
– Sweden
Swiftair
1 airline
Burgas (BOJ)
(Bulgaria)
– Bulgaria
Norwegian Air Shuttle
1 airline
Kos Island (KGS)
(Greece)
– Greece
Finnair
1 airline
Preveza/Lefkada (PVK)
(Greece)
– Greece
Finnair
1 airline
Santorini Island (JTR)
(Greece)
– Greece
Finnair
1 airline
Stockholm (BMA)
(Sweden)
– Sweden
ABF · GFM
2 airlines
Tampere / Pirkkala (TMP)
(Finland)
– Finland
ABF · JTY
2 airlines
Tivat (TIV)
(Montenegro)
– Montenegro
Norwegian Air Shuttle
1 airline
Zadar (ZAD)
(Croatia)
– Croatia
Ryanair
1 airline
Zakynthos Island (ZTH)
(Greece)
– Greece
Finnair
1 airline
Karpathos Island (AOK)
(Greece)
– Greece
Finnair
1 airline
Kerkyra Island (CFU)
(Greece)
– Greece
Finnair
1 airline
Limnos Island (LXS)
(Greece)
– Greece
Finnair
1 airline
Pärnu (EPU)
(Estonia)
– Estonia
ABF
1 airline
Varna (VAR)
(Bulgaria)
– Bulgaria
Sunclass Airlines
1 airline
Route and destination data updated September 1, 2026.
Helsinki Vantaa Airport is served by 36 airlines, with Finnair in the lead at 53% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 70% of routes. 26 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 34 airlines operate international routes, compared with five airlines serving domestic routes. Finnair is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Los Angeles with a flight time of 11 hrs 40 mins.
Helsinki Vantaa Airport provides direct service to 44 countries across four continents. The route network is 11% domestic and 89% international. Sweden is the primary international destination.
Delays
- Departures
- on-time
- 2 min (-120.4%) vs last 24 hours
- 24h trend
- Arrivals
- 7 min early
- min (-3.6%) vs last 24 hours
- 24h trend
- Cancelled Departures
- 0 flights (24 hour total)
Sep 3
2026
03:00 - 04:00
- Departure
- 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early
- Arrival
- 15 min early15 min early15 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 3
2026
02:00 - 03:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 31 min early31 min early31 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 3
2026
01:00 - 02:00
- Departure
- ———
- Arrival
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 3
2026
00:00 - 01:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 2
2026
23:00 - 00:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 2 min early2 min early2 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 2
2026
22:00 - 23:00
- Departure
- 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early
- Arrival
- 2 min early2 min early2 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 2
2026
21:00 - 22:00
- Departure
- 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early
- Arrival
- 8 min early8 min early8 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 2
2026
20:00 - 21:00
- Departure
- 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early
- Arrival
- 13 min early13 min early13 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 2
2026
19:00 - 20:00
- Departure
- 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early
- Arrival
- 14 min early14 min early14 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 2
2026
18:00 - 19:00
- Departure
- 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early
- Arrival
- 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 2
2026
16:00 - 17:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 2
2026
15:00 - 16:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 2
2026
14:00 - 15:00
- Departure
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Arrival
- 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 2
2026
13:00 - 14:00
- Departure
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
- Arrival
- 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 2
2026
12:00 - 13:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 2
2026
11:00 - 12:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 6 min early6 min early6 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 2
2026
10:00 - 11:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 2
2026
09:00 - 10:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 12 min early12 min early12 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 2
2026
08:00 - 09:00
- Departure
- 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early
- Arrival
- 11 min early11 min early11 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 2
2026
07:00 - 08:00
- Departure
- 2 min early2 min early2 minutes early
- Arrival
- 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 2
2026
06:00 - 07:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 2
2026
05:00 - 06:00
- Departure
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Arrival
- 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
| Time | Departure | Arrival | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
|
03:00 - 04:00 |
1 min early1 min early1 minutes early | 15 min early15 min early15 minutes early | 0 |
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02:00 - 03:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 31 min early31 min early31 minutes early | 0 |
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01:00 - 02:00 |
——— | on-timeon-timeon-time | 0 |
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00:00 - 01:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 0 |
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23:00 - 00:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 2 min early2 min early2 minutes early | 0 |
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22:00 - 23:00 |
3 min early3 min early3 minutes early | 2 min early2 min early2 minutes early | 0 |
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21:00 - 22:00 |
3 min early3 min early3 minutes early | 8 min early8 min early8 minutes early | 0 |
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20:00 - 21:00 |
5 min early5 min early5 minutes early | 13 min early13 min early13 minutes early | 0 |
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19:00 - 20:00 |
7 min early7 min early7 minutes early | 14 min early14 min early14 minutes early | 0 |
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18:00 - 19:00 |
5 min early5 min early5 minutes early | 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early | 0 |
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16:00 - 17:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early | 0 |
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15:00 - 16:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early | 0 |
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14:00 - 15:00 |
2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early | 0 |
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13:00 - 14:00 |
1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early | 0 |
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12:00 - 13:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early | 0 |
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11:00 - 12:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 6 min early6 min early6 minutes early | 0 |
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10:00 - 11:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early | 0 |
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09:00 - 10:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 12 min early12 min early12 minutes early | 0 |
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08:00 - 09:00 |
1 min early1 min early1 minutes early | 11 min early11 min early11 minutes early | 0 |
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07:00 - 08:00 |
2 min early2 min early2 minutes early | 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early | 0 |
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06:00 - 07:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early | 0 |
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05:00 - 06:00 |
2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early | 0 |
- Departures
- 3 min late
- min (-10%) vs last week
- 7d trend
- Arrivals
- 4 min early
- 1 min (-26.7%) vs last week
- 7d trend
- Cancelled Departures
- 12 flights (7 day total)
Sep 2
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 1
2026
- Departure
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
- Arrival
- 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 2
Aug 31
2026
- Departure
- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
- Arrival
- 2 min early2 min early2 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 1
Aug 30
2026
- Departure
- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
- Arrival
- 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 2
Aug 29
2026
- Departure
- 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late
- Arrival
- 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 5
Aug 28
2026
- Departure
- 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late
- Arrival
- 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 2
Aug 27
2026
- Departure
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Arrival
- 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
| Date | Departure | Arrival | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep 2, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early | 0 |
|
Sep 1, 2026 |
1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early | 2 |
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Aug 31, 2026 |
5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | 2 min early2 min early2 minutes early | 1 |
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Aug 30, 2026 |
5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early | 2 |
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Aug 29, 2026 |
4 min late4 min late4 minutes late | 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early | 5 |
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Aug 28, 2026 |
4 min late4 min late4 minutes late | 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early | 2 |
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Aug 27, 2026 |
2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early | 0 |
- Departures
- 3 min late
- 3 min (-49.3%) vs last 30 days
- 30d trend
- Arrivals
- 4 min early
- 5 min (-909.3%) vs last 30 days
- 30d trend
- Cancelled Departures
- 115 flights (30 day total)
Sep 2
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Sep 1
2026
- Departure
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
- Arrival
- 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 2
Aug 31
2026
- Departure
- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
- Arrival
- 2 min early2 min early2 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 1
Aug 30
2026
- Departure
- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
- Arrival
- 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 2
Aug 29
2026
- Departure
- 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late
- Arrival
- 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 5
Aug 28
2026
- Departure
- 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late
- Arrival
- 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 2
Aug 27
2026
- Departure
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Arrival
- 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 26
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 8
Aug 25
2026
- Departure
- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
- Arrival
- 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 24
2026
- Departure
- 7 min late7 min late7 minutes late
- Arrival
- 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 23
2026
- Departure
- ———
- Arrival
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 22
2026
- Departure
- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
- Arrival
- 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 21
2026
- Departure
- 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late
- Arrival
- 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 3
Aug 20
2026
- Departure
- 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late
- Arrival
- 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 12
Aug 19
2026
- Departure
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Arrival
- 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 6
Aug 18
2026
- Departure
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
- Arrival
- 6 min early6 min early6 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 2
Aug 17
2026
- Departure
- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
- Arrival
- 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 8
Aug 16
2026
- Departure
- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
- Arrival
- 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 12
Aug 15
2026
- Departure
- 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late
- Arrival
- 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 5
Aug 14
2026
- Departure
- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
- Arrival
- 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 11
Aug 13
2026
- Departure
- 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late
- Arrival
- 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 12
Aug 12
2026
- Departure
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
- Arrival
- 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 2
Aug 11
2026
- Departure
- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
- Arrival
- 2 min early2 min early2 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 4
Aug 10
2026
- Departure
- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
- Arrival
- 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 7
Aug 9
2026
- Departure
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Arrival
- 6 min early6 min early6 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 4
Aug 8
2026
- Departure
- 7 min late7 min late7 minutes late
- Arrival
- 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 1
Aug 7
2026
- Departure
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Arrival
- 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 2
Aug 6
2026
- Departure
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Arrival
- 6 min early6 min early6 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 2
Aug 5
2026
- Departure
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
- Arrival
- 8 min early8 min early8 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 2
Aug 4
2026
- Departure
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Arrival
- 6 min early6 min early6 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
| Date | Departure | Arrival | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
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Sep 2, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early | 0 |
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Sep 1, 2026 |
1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early | 2 |
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Aug 31, 2026 |
5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | 2 min early2 min early2 minutes early | 1 |
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Aug 30, 2026 |
5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early | 2 |
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Aug 29, 2026 |
4 min late4 min late4 minutes late | 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early | 5 |
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Aug 28, 2026 |
4 min late4 min late4 minutes late | 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early | 2 |
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Aug 27, 2026 |
2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early | 0 |
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Aug 26, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early | 8 |
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Aug 25, 2026 |
3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early | 0 |
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Aug 24, 2026 |
7 min late7 min late7 minutes late | 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early | 0 |
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Aug 23, 2026 |
——— | on-timeon-timeon-time | 0 |
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Aug 22, 2026 |
3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early | 0 |
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Aug 21, 2026 |
4 min late4 min late4 minutes late | 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early | 3 |
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Aug 20, 2026 |
4 min late4 min late4 minutes late | 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early | 12 |
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Aug 19, 2026 |
2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early | 6 |
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Aug 18, 2026 |
1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 6 min early6 min early6 minutes early | 2 |
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Aug 17, 2026 |
5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early | 8 |
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Aug 16, 2026 |
3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early | 12 |
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Aug 15, 2026 |
4 min late4 min late4 minutes late | 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early | 5 |
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Aug 14, 2026 |
3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early | 11 |
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Aug 13, 2026 |
4 min late4 min late4 minutes late | 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early | 12 |
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Aug 12, 2026 |
1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early | 2 |
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Aug 11, 2026 |
3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | 2 min early2 min early2 minutes early | 4 |
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Aug 10, 2026 |
5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early | 7 |
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Aug 9, 2026 |
2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 6 min early6 min early6 minutes early | 4 |
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Aug 8, 2026 |
7 min late7 min late7 minutes late | 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early | 1 |
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Aug 7, 2026 |
2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early | 2 |
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Aug 6, 2026 |
2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 6 min early6 min early6 minutes early | 2 |
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Aug 5, 2026 |
1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 8 min early8 min early8 minutes early | 2 |
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Aug 4, 2026 |
2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 6 min early6 min early6 minutes early | 0 |
Global Rankings
Most destinations
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,466 ft 3,190 m 10,466 ft · 3,190 m | 197 ft 60 m 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | |
| 10,466 ft 3,190 m 10,466 ft · 3,190 m | 197 ft 60 m 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | |
| 9,803 ft 2,988 m 9,803 ft · 2,988 m | 197 ft 60 m 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | |
| 9,803 ft 2,988 m 9,803 ft · 2,988 m | 197 ft 60 m 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | |
| 9,482 ft 2,890 m 9,482 ft · 2,890 m | 197 ft 60 m 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | |
| 9,482 ft 2,890 m 9,482 ft · 2,890 m | 197 ft 60 m 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt |
Runway Length
12 aircraft cannot operate at Helsinki Vantaa Airport due to runway length constraints. The airport’s longest runway is 10,466 ft (3,190 m), which is below the typical takeoff or landing distance required by the aircraft listed here.
| Aircraft | Takeoff | Landing |
|---|---|---|
| Airbus A340-500 | 10,499 ft 3,200 m 10,499 ft · 3,200 m | 6,299 ft 1,920 m 6,299 ft · 1,920 m |
| Boeing 747-200 | 10,499 ft 3,200 m 10,499 ft · 3,200 m | 6,234 ft 1,900 m 6,234 ft · 1,900 m |
| Boeing 777-300 | 10,597 ft 3,230 m 10,597 ft · 3,230 m | 5,906 ft 1,800 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m |
| Boeing 747-100 | 10,650 ft 3,246 m 10,650 ft · 3,246 m | 6,168 ft 1,880 m 6,168 ft · 1,880 m |
| Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ | 10,801 ft 3,292 m 10,801 ft · 3,292 m | 7,001 ft 2,134 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m |
| Boeing 747-8 Freighter | 10,801 ft 3,292 m 10,801 ft · 3,292 m | 7,001 ft 2,134 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m |
| Boeing 747-300 | 10,827 ft 3,300 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m | 6,919 ft 2,109 m 6,919 ft · 2,109 m |
| Boeing 747-400F | 10,827 ft 3,300 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m | 6,890 ft 2,100 m 6,890 ft · 2,100 m |
| Boeing 747-400ER | 10,892 ft 3,320 m 10,892 ft · 3,320 m | 7,136 ft 2,175 m 7,136 ft · 2,175 m |
| Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde | 11,250 ft 3,429 m 11,250 ft · 3,429 m | 7,218 ft 2,200 m 7,218 ft · 2,200 m |
| Antonov An-225 Mriya | 11,483 ft 3,500 m 11,483 ft · 3,500 m | 10,827 ft 3,300 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m |
| McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 | 11,499 ft 3,505 m 11,499 ft · 3,505 m | 5,909 ft 1,801 m 5,909 ft · 1,801 m |
Operational Context
Helsinki Vantaa (IATA: HEL) operates around 250 flights per day to 128 nonstop destinations. Its network includes 14 domestic and 114 international routes, with Finnair as the leading carrier and Stockholm currently the busiest connection. From HEL, passengers can reach 44 countries across 4 continents, and the longest runway measures 3,190 m (10,466 ft).
Airlines and Destinations Overview
Helsinki Vantaa serves as Finland’s principal international gateway and a major connection point for traffic between Northern Europe, the rest of Europe, and long-haul markets. Its route network combines domestic services with a much larger international schedule, with the strongest activity on short- and medium-haul European links and selected longer-haul flights.
Finnair is the dominant carrier and the airport functions as its main hub, supporting both origin-and-destination demand and transfer traffic. The airline mix also includes other network and leisure carriers, giving the airport a balance of domestic links, intra-European services, and intercontinental flights.
Terminal Buildings and Facilities
Passenger handling is organized through a single main terminal complex with domestic and international traffic managed within the same airport system. This arrangement supports connections between short-haul, domestic, and long-haul flights without a separate terminal structure for each market segment.
The terminal layout is designed around transfer efficiency, with airside areas that support both Schengen and non-Schengen operations. This makes the airport suitable for hub traffic, where many passengers change planes rather than ending their journey in Helsinki.
Key characteristics of the terminal system include:
- Single main passenger terminal complex
- Combined domestic and international processing
- Schengen and non-Schengen separation where required
- Transfer-focused layout for connecting traffic
- Gate areas that handle both short-haul and long-haul operations
Passenger facilities are arranged for a large hub airport and include the standard services needed for both connecting and originating travelers. The airport also provides official guidance on passenger services, transport, and parking through its website, including parking information for those arriving by car.
Passenger facilities available across the airport include:
- Check-in and self-service facilities
- Security screening areas
- Retail and duty-free services
- Food and beverage outlets
- Information and passenger service points
Airport Lounges
The airport has both airline-operated and independent lounge options, serving eligible premium passengers, frequent flyers, and travelers with access through lounge programs or paid entry where available. Lounges are generally located airside in the main terminal areas and are used by passengers before short-haul and long-haul departures.
Notable lounges include:
- Finnair Lounge
- Aspire Lounge
- Plaza Premium Lounge
Dining and Food Options
Food and beverage services at the airport include a mix of quick-service outlets, cafes, and sit-down dining, with options spread across the passenger areas. The selection is designed to serve both short connection windows and longer dwell times typical of a hub airport.
Common dining options include:
- Cafes
- Fast food and quick-service outlets
- Casual sit-down restaurants
- Grab-and-go food counters
- Snack and beverage outlets
Public Transport and Parking
The airport is connected to central Helsinki by rail and bus, with rail service providing a direct link to the city and the wider metropolitan area. Official transport guidance is available through the airport’s public transport page and road access is straightforward for travelers arriving by car or taxi.
Passengers can also use taxis and other road-based transfers to reach nearby municipalities and regional destinations. The airport’s position in the Helsinki metropolitan area makes it accessible for both local travelers and those connecting from the wider southern Finland region.
Passengers can reach the airport using:
- Train
- Bus
- Taxi
- Private car
- Ride-hailing or prebooked transfer services
Parking is organized through airport parking products for short and longer stays, with options intended for terminal access and advance booking. The airport’s official parking pages provide current product descriptions and access details.
Parking options include:
- Short-stay parking
- Long-stay parking
- Terminal-adjacent parking
- Bookable parking products
- Parking for drop-off and pickup access
Runways and Operations
The airport has a multi-runway system built to support scheduled commercial traffic in northern European operating conditions. Its longest runway is 3,190 m, which allows the airport to handle a wide range of narrowbody and widebody aircraft types.
The runway layout supports frequent operations across domestic, European, and long-haul services, with capacity shaped by a hub schedule that includes many daily departures and arrivals. The airport’s operating role is therefore tied to both local demand and transfer flows.
The runway system includes:
- Multiple runways
- A longest runway of 3,190 m
- Capability for narrowbody and widebody operations
- Commercial hub scheduling
- Operations suited to year-round northern climate conditions
Passenger Traffic and Airport Role
Helsinki Vantaa is a major hub in Finland’s air transport system and a key gateway for international travel. It supports a large share of the country’s scheduled passenger demand while also serving as the primary connection point for transfer traffic between Europe and intercontinental destinations.
The airport’s role extends beyond the Helsinki metropolitan area because it serves passengers from across Finland and, in some cases, neighboring markets. Its route structure reflects both local demand and connecting traffic, which is typical of a hub airport with a strong airline base.
The airport’s role includes:
- Finland’s primary international gateway
- Major hub airport
- Domestic connector
- Transfer point for European and long-haul traffic
- Regional catchment for southern Finland
Location and Catchment Area
The airport is located in Vantaa, in the Helsinki metropolitan area north of central Helsinki. This position gives it direct access to the capital region while also making it practical for travelers from surrounding cities and communities in southern Finland.
Its catchment area includes the wider Helsinki region and other parts of southern Finland, with additional demand from connecting passengers who are traveling onward to domestic or international destinations. The airport’s network role helps extend its reach well beyond the immediate city limits.
The airport serves:
- Helsinki metropolitan area
- Vantaa and surrounding municipalities
- Southern Finland
- Domestic connecting passengers
- International transfer traffic
Hotels Near the Airport
There are hotels on or near the airport campus that are useful for transit passengers, early departures, late arrivals, and business travelers needing an overnight stay close to the terminal. These properties are positioned to support short stays and flight connections.
Notable nearby hotels include:
- Hilton Helsinki Airport
- Scandic Helsinki Airport
- Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport
Airport History
Helsinki Vantaa was developed to replace and expand on earlier aviation facilities in the Helsinki area as air travel demand increased after the mid-20th century. Its location in Vantaa was chosen to support longer-term growth and improved airport operations compared with older sites closer to the city center.
The airport opened in the 1950s and gradually became Finland’s principal civil airport as scheduled air traffic expanded. Over time, it absorbed more of the country’s domestic and international traffic and developed into the main base for Finnair’s network.
Major expansion phases followed as passenger volumes grew and aircraft performance changed. The airport added and modernized its runway and terminal infrastructure to handle larger aircraft, higher frequencies, and more connecting traffic. These upgrades were important in establishing the airport as a Nordic transfer hub.
In its current form, the airport functions as Finland’s leading commercial aviation gateway and a central hub for scheduled passenger services. Its development has been shaped by the needs of hub operations, international connectivity, and year-round reliability in a northern climate.