HEL
Helsinki Vantaa Airport
Helsinki · FinlandICAO EFHK
Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) is an airport serving Helsinki, Finland, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 60° 19' 1.9" N, 24° 57' 47.9" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 179 feet (55 meters) above sea level. With 88 direct destinations served by 35 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Europe/Helsinki (GMT+3).
Destinations
88
Airlines
35
Elevation ft
179/ 55m
Europe/Helsinki
GMT+3
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Airport Details
IATA Code
HEL
ICAO Code
EFHK
City
Helsinki
Country
Finland
Elevation
179 ft
Local Time
10:55 PM (GMT+3)
Coordinates
Latitude:60.3172°
Longitude:24.9633°
Popular Routes from HEL
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARN | Stockholm, Sweden | 249 mi | 0h 58m | short-haul | 102 kg | View |
| FRA | Frankfurt, Germany | 958 mi | 2h 29m | medium-haul | 240 kg | View |
| BCN | Barcelona, Spain | 1,635 mi | 3h 46m | medium-haul | 411 kg | View |
| JFK | New York, United States | 4,117 mi | 8h 38m | long-haul | 994 kg | View |
| LHR | London, United Kingdom | 1,151 mi | 2h 51m | medium-haul | 289 kg | View |
| MUC | Munich, Germany | 980 mi | 2h 31m | medium-haul | 246 kg | View |
| AMS | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 948 mi | 2h 28m | medium-haul | 238 kg | View |
| CDG | Paris, France | 1,181 mi | 2h 54m | medium-haul | 296 kg | View |
| CPH | Copenhagen, Denmark | 556 mi | 1h 33m | short-haul | 228 kg | View |
| MAN | Manchester, United Kingdom | 1,129 mi | 2h 48m | medium-haul | 283 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at HEL
35 active airlines serving Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Aeroflot Russian Airlines
SURussia
Air Baltic
BTLatvia
Air Berlin
ABGermany
Air China
CAChina
Air France
AFFrance
Alitalia
AZItaly
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Belavia Belarusian Airlines
B2Belarus
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
Czech Airlines
OKCzech Republic
Ethiopian Airlines
ETEthiopia
Eurolot
K2Poland
Finnair
AYFinland
Flybe
BEUnited Kingdom
Formosa Airlines
VYTaiwan
Germanwings
4UGermany
Iberia Airlines
IBSpain
Icelandair
FIIceland
Japan Airlines
JLJapan
Japan Airlines Domestic
JLJapan
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Maastricht Airlines
W2Netherlands
Malaysia Airlines
MHMalaysia
Malmö Aviation
TFSweden
Norwegian Air Shuttle
DYNorway
S7 Airlines
S7Russia
Scandinavian Airlines System
SKSweden
Severstal Air Company
D2Russia
SunExpress
XQTurkey
TAP Portugal
TPPortugal
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
Ukraine International Airlines
PSUkraine
Vueling Airlines
VYSpain
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Helsinki Vantaa Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport | TLL | Tallinn-ulemiste International | Estonia | 101 km |
| Tampere-Pirkkala Airport | TMP | Tampere | Finland | 143 km |
| Jyvaskyla Airport | JYV | Jyvaskyla | Finland | 235 km |
| Turku Airport | TKU | Turku | Finland | 150 km |
| Tartu Airport | TAY | Tartu | Estonia | 245 km |
| Lappeenranta Airport | LPP | Lappeenranta | Finland | 192 km |
| Pori Airport | POR | Pori | Finland | 214 km |
| Riga International Airport | RIX | Riga | Latvia | 382 km |
Other Airports in Finland
Ivalo Airport
IVLIvalo
Joensuu Airport
JOEJoensuu
Jyvaskyla Airport
JYVJyvaskyla
Kajaani Airport
KAJKajaani
Kemi-Tornio Airport
KEMKemi
Kittilä Airport
KTTKittila
Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport
KOKKruunupyy
Kuopio Airport
KUOKuopio
Kuusamo Airport
KAOKuusamo
Lappeenranta Airport
LPPLappeenranta
Mariehamn Airport
MHQMariehamn
Oulu Airport
OULOulu
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 60° 19' 1.9" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 24° 57' 47.9" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 60.317200
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 24.963301
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Europe/Helsinki
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 10:55 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 179 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 55 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Helsinki Vantaa Airport?
The IATA code for Helsinki Vantaa Airport is HEL, and its ICAO code is EFHK. The airport is located in Helsinki, Finland.
How many destinations can you fly to from HEL?
There are 88 direct destinations available from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland.
What airlines fly from HEL?
There are 35 airlines operating from HEL, including Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Air Baltic, Air Berlin, Air China, Air France, and more.
What timezone is Helsinki Vantaa Airport in?
Helsinki Vantaa Airport is in the Europe/Helsinki timezone (GMT+3). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Helsinki Vantaa Airport?
Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits at an elevation of 179 feet (55 meters) above sea level.
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