Ring Rail Line I (train) runs from the airport to Helsinki Central Station in approximately 30 minutes, departing every 10 minutes. A single fare is around €4.10.
Things to do at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Helsinki-Vantaa AirportHEL
At the airport
Things to do in Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is a well-designed, calm Nordic hub with excellent Finnish dining — try the smoked salmon, Fazer chocolate, and Finnish rye bread available airside. The Finavia lounges and multiple airline club options are above average. Ring Rail Line I connects the airport to Helsinki Central Station in about 30 minutes, putting Senate Square, the Market Hall, and Suomenlinna sea fortress within easy reach.
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Top Tips for Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
- Finnish design shops airside carry Marimekko, Iittala, and Arabia ceramics — some of the best airport shopping for quality Nordic design items.
Lounge directory
Browse lounges at HEL
1 Sanctifly partner lounge at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Each is bookable with points.
100 points per guestPlaza Premium Lounge
At Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland, the Plaza Premium Lounge is conveniently located in the Main Terminal on the airside, making it an easy stop once you’ve cleared the formalities. After completing both the security check and passport control, continue into the departures area and head toward the gate concourse for gates 34 to 40. You’ll find this airport lounge situated between gates 34 and 40, on the mezzanine level above the main walkway. If you’re traveling through Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and want a comfortable place to relax, recharge, or get some work done before your flight, follow the signs toward those gate numbers and look for access up to the mezzanine level in that section of the terminal.Book Now
Purchase a Sanctifly membership via our website or app.
Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
Each tier
Liftoff ($25/year)
Explorer ($97/year)
Jetsetter ($220/year)
Trailblazer ($399/year)
provides a different annual points allowance (except Liftoff, which doesn't include points) that refreshes when your subscription renews. You can use your points to reserve lounge access and purchase additional points through the app if you need more.
Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.