| Full name |
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Helsinki Vantaa International Airport (HEL) |
| Location |
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The airport is situated about 12 miles
(20km) from Helsinki city centre. |
| Time |
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Local time is GMT +2. |
| Contacts |
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Tel: +358 200 14636. |
| Transfer to the city |
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Finnair runs a bus to and from the Helsinki
city centre with regular departures from 5am to midnight. The airport
is also served by regular public buses 615, 451 and 415. Bus travel
takes about half an hour. Taxis are available at ranks outside the
Arrivals hall of both domestic and international terminals. |
| Car rental |
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Avis, Budget, Hertz and Europcar are
represented at the airport. |
| Facilities |
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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, mobile phone shop and luggage storage are also
available. |
| Parking |
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Long and short-term parking is available. |
| Departure tax |
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None. |
| Website |
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www.helsinki-vantaa.fi |