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The World’s 100 Best Airports

Helsinki Airport

Helsinki, Finland

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST AIRPORTS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 18 2026

No. 1 in the Nordics

Helsinki Airport

Finland's main international airport is located in Vantaa, about 17 kilometres north of Helsinki city centre. The terminals are clean and wood-clad, with many shops, restaurants and lounges.

Highlights

  • Wooden interior design
  • Moomin Cafe
  • Premium Plaza Lounge

Good to know

  • Border control queues often exceed an hour
  • Train to Helsinki Central Station costs €4
  • Some terminal transfers take about 40 minutes

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