Airport Transfers
Private airport transportation from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Finland to hotels and apartments in Helsinki, Vantaa and Espoo, and on to Tampere and Turku.
Pre-booked private transportation takes you directly from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to your hotel, resort or vacation rental.
After immigration, baggage claim and customs, continue outside the terminal to the meeting area named in your confirmation. Your vehicle is reserved only for the passengers on your reservation: unlike a shared shuttle, it makes no extra hotel stops for other travelers, and the price is per vehicle, not per person.
Airport transportation in Helsinki takes you from the airport in Vantaa to hotels, apartments and offices in central Helsinki, Tikkurila and Espoo, and further afield to Tampere and Turku.
Our Helsinki airport transfers start in the arrivals hall, where your driver usually waits after you collect your bags and walk out through customs. Every arriving flight uses the same terminal, and we track your flight so the pickup follows your real landing time.
You get a fixed price per vehicle before you fly, in sizes from sedans for business travelers to vans for families and groups. Every Helsinki airport transfer goes door to door, whether you are staying at a hotel in central Helsinki, an apartment in Espoo or an address in Tampere or Turku.
Our Helsinki airport shuttle is a private van for your party only: it leaves as soon as you are through arrivals and goes straight to your address, with no stops for other passengers and no change of train. There is room for suitcases and winter gear, so it suits families, groups heading to a conference and travelers going on to Tampere or Turku.
From private sedans to group vans. One fixed price per vehicle, whatever your party size.
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Private Sedan
1 to 4 passengers
Private, non-stop transfer. All taxes included.
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Luxury SUV
Up to 6 passengers
Comfortable VIP SUV with premium features.
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Private Van
Up to 8 passengers
Ideal for families and groups with luggage.
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Group Van
Up to 16 passengers
Our largest vehicle. Room for up to 16 passengers and their luggage.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) is the main international airport of Finland, in the city of Vantaa north of Helsinki, and the main hub of Finnair. It is run by state-owned Finavia.
All flights use a single terminal, the former Terminal 2, split into Schengen and non-Schengen areas. If you arrive from outside the Schengen Area, you pass border control before baggage claim; flights from Schengen countries skip this step. All passengers collect their bags in the same baggage claim hall, then walk out through customs into the arrivals hall.
Helsinki is on Eastern European Time (UTC+2) and moves to UTC+3 for daylight saving time in summer, one hour ahead of Stockholm, Oslo and Copenhagen.
Entry rules. Finland is in the Schengen Area and has no separate arrival form. Non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026; the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation. Check the visa rules for your nationality before you travel.
Some cars pick up in P2. Pre-booked drivers usually wait in the arrivals hall, but cars without a Finavia contract pick up in the P2 parking hall, reached directly from the arrivals hall. Check the meeting point in your confirmation.
Winter weather. Winters are cold and snowy and December days are very short. Keep warm clothes in your hand luggage, and allow extra time on winter return trips to the airport.
Terminal, immigration and customs details for Helsinki Vantaa Airport
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Immigration, baggage claim, then customs. Representatives can't enter those areas.
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At the meeting point in your confirmation. Check the company name before getting in.
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No other stops, no other passengers.
At HEL
Meet in arrivals
Pre-booked drivers usually wait in the arrivals hall after customs. Cars without a Finavia contract pick up in the P2 parking hall, reached directly from the arrivals hall.
Don't accept a ride from someone claiming to know your booking.
Check the company name and reservation details before getting in.
One-way arrival
HEL Hotel
From the airport to your hotel, resort or rental.
One-way departure
Hotel HEL
From where you're staying back to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Round trip
HEL Hotel
Both journeys on one reservation. Give both flights, the return pickup address and the passengers for each. Staying at more than one hotel? Give the full itinerary.
Transportation can also be booked from your hotel, resort or vacation rental to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Your pickup time covers the drive plus check-in, security and border procedures, and your airline's instructions come first. Give the correct departure time and terminal when you book.
2 h
before a domestic flight
3 h
before an international flight
We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, but can't find you on a different one. Tell customer service if any of these change:
About one checked suitcase and one carry-on each; the right vehicle depends on the total volume. Tell us about golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, strollers or extra bags.
Request them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.
Give the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.
Ask for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.
Schengen entry
Non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026; the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation.
Single terminal
All flights use one terminal, so taxis, buses and trains are all reached from the same arrivals hall.
Euro currency
Finland uses the euro, and cards are accepted widely, including on public transport via the HSL app.
Time zone
Helsinki is on Eastern European Time, UTC+2, and moves to UTC+3 for daylight saving time in summer.
Traveling with a large group, planning a destination wedding, or organizing transportation for a corporate retreat or conference? We offer larger vehicles and multi-vehicle coordination for groups of any size, including multiple pickup points and scheduled transfers timed around your event. Contact us with your group size and itinerary and we'll put together transportation that keeps everyone moving together.
“Absolutely fantastic service! My driver was early, courteous, and the car was immaculate.”
Sarah L. · March 2026
“The ride was comfortable and quick. Quality service that's well worth it.”
James H. · February 2026
“I use airporttransportation.com whenever I travel. Consistently reliable, and their drivers are top-notch.”
William C. · February 2026
“Booking was simple and the price was clear. No surprises at the airport. Highly recommended.”
María G. · January 2026
24 h
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refundable.
Changes
Contact us to change the flight, hotel or pickup time. Deadlines are in the reservation policies.
No-shows
Waiting time, no-shows and extra stops follow the reservation policies you accept at checkout.
Book your transfer online in a few minutes using the form above. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible to modify your pickup details or cancel your reservation, response times and any applicable fees depend on how close to your pickup date the change is requested.
Pre-booked drivers usually wait in the arrivals hall after customs. Cars without a Finavia contract pick up in the P2 parking hall, reached directly from the arrivals hall, so check the meeting point in your confirmation.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is about 17 km north of central Helsinki. The drive by car takes about 30 minutes, depending on traffic.
No. It sits in the neighboring city of Vantaa, which borders Helsinki to the north, west of the Tikkurila district. It is still Helsinki's main airport, and we drive you from there to any address in the city.
Every flight uses the same single terminal, divided into Schengen and non-Schengen areas. All arriving passengers collect their bags in one baggage claim hall and come out in the same arrivals hall.
Yes. We drive you door to door to hotels, apartments and offices anywhere in Helsinki. Give us the full address when you book.
Yes. We drive from the airport to hotels, homes and offices in Espoo and in Vantaa, including the Tikkurila district, with no change of bus or train.
Yes. A private transfer takes you from the terminal straight to your address in Tampere or Turku, with your luggage in the car the whole way.
Yes. Give the full address, apartment number and any door code or access instructions when you book, so your driver can find you without delay.
Finland is in the Schengen Area, so travelers arriving from outside Schengen pass border control, while flights from Schengen countries skip it. Non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026; the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation.
Yes. Book with your flight number and your driver meets you whatever time you land, including flights that arrive after the last train has left.
We track the arrival of the flight on your reservation, so your driver adjusts to a delay. If your flight number, date or airline changes, or your flight is cancelled, tell customer service so we can move your pickup.
Yes. Book a return from your hotel or apartment with your departure time, and tell us if your flight is within Schengen or long-haul so your pickup leaves enough time.
Helsinki is on Eastern European Time (UTC+2) and moves to UTC+3 in summer, one hour ahead of Stockholm, Oslo and Copenhagen.
No. Airport Transportation is a private transfer service that takes travelers between the airport and their hotel or address; we are not the airport or its operator. For terminals, airlines and other airport information, see our Helsinki Vantaa Airport page.
We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.
Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.
Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.
Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.
Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.
Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.
Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.
Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.
You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.
PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.
Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.
During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.
Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.
No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.
Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.
Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.
Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.
All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.
We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.
Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.
Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.
Choose the vehicle for your party and luggage, add your flight, and review the full reservation before you pay.
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