Helsinki Airport (HEL) is Finland’s main international airport, located approximately 30 km from the city center. It offers direct flights from numerous European cities as well as major hubs in Asia and North America. The airport is modern, compact, and known for its smooth connections.

More information: Helsinki Airport – Finavia https://www.finavia.fi/en/helsinki-airport

From the airport, you can reach the city center by train (lines I and P), bus, taxi, or airport shuttle. The journey takes about 30 minutes.

If you’re arriving from elsewhere in Finland, high-speed and regional trains operated by VR, the Finnish national railway company, offer frequent and comfortable service to Helsinki Central Railway Station, located in the heart of the city.

More information: VR – Finnish Railways: https://www.vr.fi/en

Long-distance buses provide direct and affordable connections to Helsinki from cities across Finland and parts of Scandinavia. Most buses arrive at or near the Helsinki Central Bus Station (Kamppi).

Major operators include:

• Matkahuolto https://www.matkahuolto.fi/en
• OnniBus https://www.onnibus.com/home

Helsinki has excellent ferry connections across the Baltic Sea. Regular routes operate between Helsinki and cities such as Tallinn (Estonia), Stockholm (Sweden), and Travemünde (Germany).

Major ferry operators include:

• Viking Line https://www.vikingline.fi/en
• Tallink Silja https://www.tallink.com/
• Eckerö Line https://www.eckeroline.com/

Ferries arrive at ports located close to the city center and are easily accessible by public transportation.