Helsinki Airport (HEL)
Driving Directions / Travel by Car
(Helsinki, Finland)
Located about a 30-minute drive from Helsinki city centre, Helsinki Vantaalla Airport (HEL) is roughly 6 km / 4 miles from the Vantaa town of Tikkurila. The airport is also around 26 km / 16 miles from Tapiola in the Espoo area.
Standing on the eastern side of Helsinki Airport, Highway 45 heads in a southerly direction and leads into the city centre. Sited to the east, the city of Vantaa is a prominent location and the facility is often known as Vantaa Airport due to its close proximity. Also nearby you will be able to find Jokiniemi, Kuninkaala and Kuusikko to the east, Koivikko to the north, and Kivistö to the west, next to the E12.
Helsinki Airport may be signposted locally as 'Helsingfors-Vanda Flygplats', although the universal plane symbol will make most signs easy to spot along the way.
Directions to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) from the city centre:
- Head along Highway 45 (Tuusula - Helsinki Road) north
- Follow the local signposts for the terminal
Directions to Helsinki Vantaa Airport from the east or west:
- Head for Highway E18 or Highway 50 (Keha III Airport Road)
- Follow the local signposts for the terminal
Helsinki's roads are usually free of congestion, making driving to and from the airport a relatively quick and easy trip.
Helsinki Airport (HEL): Virtual Google Maps
