Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL Airport Code) | IATA & ICAO Details, Terminals & Map

Airport Overview

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) is a key aviation facility serving the region of Helsinki, Finland. It is officially identified by the IATA code HEL and ICAO code EFHK. It operates within the Europe/Helsinki timezone, allowing travelers to synchronize their flight itineraries accordingly. The airfield configuration consists of 2 runways, designed to accommodate various types of aircraft operations. Nearby alternative gateways include Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL) and Utti Air Base (UTI), which can be considered for regional or international transit.

Key Data

Elevation - ft

Coordinates 60.318, 24.963

Timezone Europe/Helsinki

Runways 2

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Nearby Airports

Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport TLL Utti Air Base UTI Tampere-Pirkkala Airport TMP Turku Airport TKU Halli Airport KEV Kärdla Airport KDL

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FAQ

The IATA code for Helsinki Vantaa Airport is HEL. Its ICAO code is EFHK.

Helsinki Vantaa Airport is located in or near Helsinki, FI. View the map on this page for exact coordinates and terminal details.

Helsinki Vantaa Airport operates in the local time zone. You can convert airport local times using our <a href="/en/timezone-converter">Airport Timezone Converter</a>.

Minimum Connection Times (MCT) at Helsinki Vantaa Airport vary based on Schengen/non-Schengen status and terminal transfers. Verify transfer times with our <a href="/en/mct-checker">MCT Checker Tool</a>.