Helsinki
Helsinki Guide
Helsinki is the capital of Finland and architecturally resembles St Petersburg, as it was rebuilt after the war in 1812 by the tsars of Russia. It is known for its festivals and amusement parks as well as the locals love of saunas. You can visit the Lutheran Cathedral and the unusual ‘Church in the Rock’ or browse the Helsinki City Museum and Ateneum Art Museum. A must do is to visit the island of Suomenlinna and its sea fortress and museum – it is a piece of living history. Out and about with your car hire Helsinki, visit the Nuuksio National Park and the charming town of Poorvoo or see the castles and park at Hameenlinna.
Helsinki Airport Directions
The airport is a 17 km drive from the city using route 45. It should take around 30 minutes and the airport is well sign-posted.
Helsinki Airport Parking
There are car parks available at both terminals. You can choose from indoor or outdoor parking and these can be long or short stay parking.
Helsinki Airport Flight Information
Over 30 airlines operate flights out of Helsinki Airport mainly to destinations in Europe and Russia. Finn Air also has worldwide flights. Many routes are seasonal and are often operated by charter airlines.
Hotels Near Helsinki Airport
There are 2 hotels based at the airport, the Hotel GLO Helsinki Airport and the Hilton Helsinki Airport. Another 6 hotels are nearby and have a shuttle bus service if you do not have car hire Helsinki Airport. Just two of these are the Cumulus Airport Hotel and the Rantasipi Airport Hotel.
Helsinki Time Zone
Helsinki is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time and in the Eastern Europe Time Zone (GMT+2).