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The latest news about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

L'Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL/EFHK), known simply as Helsinki Airport, is the main airport of the Finland and serves the capital Helsinki and surrounding areas. Located about 17 km north of the city center, the airport is an important access point for domestic and international travelers.

Opened in the 1952, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport has grown over the years into a vital hub for passenger and cargo flights. It has been expanded and modernized to meet the needs of high passenger volumes and offer a wide range of state-of-the-art services and facilities.

HEL is a crucial hub for travelers coming from and going to various destinations in Europe, Asia and North America. With more than 50 airlines operating at the airport, Helsinki represents an important hub for tourism, trade and air transport in the Baltic region.

Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is the main hub of Finnair, which offers numerous domestic and international routes. Numerous other airlines operate at the airport, ensuring a wide range of travel options.

HEL has the following two terminals main passengers, each designed to provide an efficient and comfortable travel experience. Currently, the airport handles a passenger flow of more than 20 million per year, making it one of the busiest airports in the region. Its strategic location and well-developed infrastructure make it an important hub for air transportation in the Baltic and Nordic region.

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