Recently, more and more travelers give preference to the air way of transportation, and, more simply, to airplanes. And this is not surprising, since the positive aspects are still there: precious hours are saved, and even the days of long-awaited vacation, you are automatically insured against traffic jams and stuffy salons without air conditioning, the landscapes outside the window are always amazing and interesting.
There is a rather erroneous opinion about the cosmically high prices for airline services. Be sure: everything is not as bad as it might seem at first glance. Now there is already a flexible system of discounts, and various promotions sometimes make an arrival at the airports of Helsinki, Moscow , St. Petersburg or Amsterdam even cheaper than arriving there by car or train.
Helsinki Airport: general information
The international airport of the
capital of Finland is located, as often happens, in the suburbs. Located 20 km away, Vantaa accepts all flights, both local and international. The reserve air gate, Malmi Airport, serves only private planes, and training flights intended for future or improving pilots are also launched from it.
Helsinki-Vantaa boasts of having two superbly equipped terminals, domestic (T1) and international (T2). They are interconnected by a special passage so that the transfer in case of a transfer is convenient for all, even the most indecisive and absent-minded passengers.
It should be noted that the Finnish air gate is an excellently equipped modern complex, in which, undoubtedly, you can find everything that a 21st century person needs for a comfortable stay. Bars, cafes and restaurants of various price levels invite their guests from early morning to late evening, and some work even around the clock. In addition, there are almost always exhibitions of photographs or contemporary art.
There are two hotels in the building, and six more in the vicinity of the airport. Do not worry about the fact that, not knowing a foreign language, getting to them will be very, very difficult. Nothing like this! A special bus will take you directly from the platform to the main entrance to the hotel, and most of the staff speaks, albeit in broken, Russian.
Helsinki Airport: things to do
Sometimes a situation arises when you have to spend quite a lot of time at the airport, for example, when changing flights, or when the transfer to Helsinki airport is on time and the flight is delayed for some reason.
Experienced travelers recommend visiting a local attraction whenever possible - a spa called Finnair Spa & Saunas. Here, in addition to four saunas and a swimming pool, you can pamper yourself in a massage or beauty parlor. Want something new? Go to the hairdresser! Here, experts will help to slightly correct the hairstyle or even radically change your image. In general, the staff ensures that the tired tourist will get in shape after 10 minutes of stay in this place.
For curious tourists, Helsinki Airport offers another entertainment - a stunning museum of local aviation: 9000 exhibits will amaze even an experienced traveler!
Helsinki Airport: how to get there
Unlike most European airports, you can arrive in Vantaa in two different ways. Tourists richer prefer a taxi. Such a trip takes about 20-30 minutes.
Those who decided to save money, it is better to use the municipal bus, departing from the main railway station. However, in this case, it is necessary to take into account the fact that public transport in the city travels along routes only until 1.00 at night.