Finland Travel Guide

Plan your trip to Finland

Choose a city and airport first, then compare airlines and routes.

Helsinki is Finland’s capital, and Finnish and Swedish are its official EU languages. Check the specific airport and its security and entry arrangements for your trip.

Capital
Helsinki
Currency
Euro / EUR
Common language
Finnish and Swedish
Time
IANA time zone Europe/Helsinki; standard time is UTC+2 and daylight saving time is UTC+3. Confirm local times on your itinerary

Major airports in Finland

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Airlines for travel in Finland

An airline’s hubs can determine whether your trip is nonstop or requires a connection.

Airlines, codes, key hubs and networks for travel in Finland
AirlineCodeKey hubsNetwork
FinnairAYHEL / KTT / ARN / RVN / IVL / BGO / BKK / BRU / CDG / TOS / UME / VAAThe official baggage guidance distinguishes routes and travel classes. Check your own ticket.

How to travel around Finland by air

What to expect when flying between cities or connecting after an international arrival.

Flying between cities in Finland

  • Check Finnair domestic baggage by route and travel class
    Finnair provides baggage allowances for different routes and travel classes. Check your own domestic ticket rather than applying the free allowance of another route or class.

Arriving from another country

  • An invitation does not guarantee a Finnish visa
    Finland’s Foreign Ministry states that an invitation does not guarantee visa issuance. Travellers who need a visa should check documents for their own status and purpose rather than treating an invitation as approval.

Popular cities to visit in Finland

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International routes to Finland

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Popular international flight routes to Finland
RouteArrival airportRegion
JFK to HELHELUS
NRT to HELHELJP
LGW to RVNRVNGB

Before you fly to Finland

Complete these checks before departure.

Distinguish Helsinki departure, transfer and regional liquid rules

Helsinki Airport currently lists ordinary carry-on liquids in containers up to 100 ml and a total up to two litres. Medical liquids, baby food and special dietary liquids have separate provisions. Do not apply this total to regional airports or transfer screening; check your actual security checkpoint.

Explore Finland travel information

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Finland flight and airport FAQs

Does a Finnish invitation guarantee a visa?

No. The Finnish Foreign Ministry states that an invitation does not guarantee visa issuance. Applicants must check the applicable requirements.

Can HEL’s ordinary-liquid total be applied to every Finnish airport?

No. The official guidance distinguishes Helsinki departures, regional airports and transfer screening. Check your actual checkpoint; special-purpose liquids have separate provisions.