Over 20 civil airports operate in Finland, some of them have international status. But only one of the airports in Finland accepts regular flights from Russia - it's the international airport of Helsinki-Vantaa, which is located in the capital of the country. Seasonal flights are also made to such airports in Finland as Rovaniemi and Kajaani
Telescopic ladders are used at airports in Finland such as Helsinki-Vantaa, Rovaniemia and Oulu. This device is a corridor that connects the aircraft directly to the airport building - passengers enter the airport terminal without leaving on the street.
Capital Airport is located in 19 kilometers from Helsinki - to Vantaa . This is the largest airport in the country, through which passes more than 90% of all international flights . Vantaa Airport is convenient for tourists by the fact that there are two hotels on its territory,six more to which the free shuttle bus runs from the terminals . In addition to all the usual duty-free shops and cafes, you can visit the spa center or the aviation museum, which exhibited more than 9,000 exhibits . In 2013, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport became the best airport in Northern Europe according to Skytrax .
From the main airport in Finland you can get to any resort in the country by transferring to an airplane heading directly to your destination yha, or using the services of other modes of transport: bus or train. Buses run to the center of Helsinki from the airport, and you can always take a taxi.
The largest airports in Finland:
- Vantaa
- Lappeenranta
- Tampere
- Helsinki
Airlines flying to Finland from Russia
The national Finnish carrier - Finnair company, which is the one that flies to all airports in Finland . Helsinki-Vantaa Airport became for this airline not only basic, but also a hub . With Finnair you will reach the capital of Finland from Moscow's Sheremetyevo and Yekaterinburg airport Koltsovo . The same company will take seasonal flights from Murmansk to Rovaniemi airport, other direct flights to the capital of Lapland from Russia, unfortunately, no . Another airport that accepts only seasonal flights from Russia is Kajaani airport . Here you will get with the RusLine company from Domodedovo .
Aeroflot from Sheremetyevo, Nordavia from Talanga from Arkhangelsk, Russia from Pulkovo in St. Petersburg and Severstal from Petrozavodsk also fly to Vantaa airport
Which airport to choose
Before any resort in Finland can be easily reached from the capital airport Helsinki-Vantaa.
Landing directly at the airport Rovaniemi will be convenient for those who flew to see Santa Claus. It is believed that it is Rovaniemi - the capital of Lapland - the birthplace of Santa Claus. Prior to his residence from the airport only 2-3 kilometers, you can get there by taxi or bus. This airport is especially popular, of course, in late December, when Catholics celebrate Christmas. In early January, on Orthodox Christmas, tourists from Russia are flocking here.
Kajaani Airport is not so popular with Russians, but also fans of ski resorts and fishing come here. The center of Kajaani is approximately seven kilometers from the airport.
Practical information
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport: The flight schedule is available on the official website; Help phone of the airport: +358 200 14636.