Helsinki Airport
Helsinki, Finland · Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
Lounges at Helsinki Airport
Aspire Lounge
📍 Terminal 2 · Gate area - Gate 13
Aspire Lounge is the perfect place to start your journey, relaxing or working in a quiet environment. Aspire Lounge is open to all passengers. Our service includes Wi-Fi.Our food offering varies by time, and beverages are included in the price. You can choose between coffee, tea, juice, soft drinks, beer, spirits and wines. Access Entrance fee Eurocard Lounge Key Priority Pass Airline customer loyalty card (check from your airline whether its business ticket gives you admission to the Aspire Lounge) Under 18-year-old customers can visit the lounge accompanied by an adult
Aspire Lounge
📍 Terminal 2 · Schengen area (Gates 5-36) - Gate 27, 3rd floor
Aspire Lounge is the perfect place to start your journey, relaxing or working in a quiet environment. Aspire Lounge is open to all passengers. Our service includes Wi-Fi.Our food offering varies by time, and beverages are included in the price. You can choose between coffee, tea, juice, soft drinks, beer, spirits and wines. Access Entrance fee Eurocard Lounge Key Priority Pass Airline customer loyalty card (check from your airline whether its business ticket gives you admission to the Aspire Lounge) Under 18-year-old customers can visit the lounge accompanied by an adult
Finnair Lounge
📍 Terminal 2 · Non-Schengen area (Gates 37-55) - Gate 52
Finnair Business Lounge The Finnair Business Lounge offers 450 customer seats. The cosy living-room area with sofas and armchairs is perfect for chatting and spending time with your travel companions, while the seats equipped with privacy screens are ideal for working. If you are travelling with your family and prefer a quieter space, there is a dedicated area designed especially for families. Shower facilities are also available. We serve a warm breakfast from 5:30 to 10:30. After breakfast and until midnight, you can enjoy a generous buffet with salads, warm dishes, soup, snacks and desserts. In addition, a wide selection of hot and cold beverages, including alcoholic drinks, is available. The delicious dishes served in the lounge are prepared in an open kitchen, allowing you to watch our chefs at work during your visit. We update our menu regularly to bring variety, especially if you travel with us often. Finnair Platinum Wing The interior and atmosphere of the Finnair Platinum Wing are inspired by Nordic nature. Soft, natural materials and textiles invite you to relax and unwind. The lounge area, with its deep blue tones, comfortable sofas and views over the airport apron, offers a perfect setting for spending time. For work, we provide seats equipped with small tables and lamps. For dining, there is a dedicated area as well as a high-quality bar. Sauna lovers can enjoy warm, relaxing steam. Private shower suites with premium skincare products are also available. We are proud to serve food made from high-quality Nordic ingredients, complemented with highlights from Asian cuisine. The Platinum Wing is open from 10:30 until midnight. The buffet includes soup, a selection of breads, fresh salads, appetisers and a generous dessert table with cheeses. Warm dishes and desserts can be chosen from our Ă la carte menu. A high-quality beverage selection completes your meal, including wines, various hot drinks, soft drinks and speciality coffees prepared by our barista. Access For more information please visit Finnair website .
Finnair Lounge
📍 Terminal 2 · Schengen area (Gates 5-36) - Near Gate 21, 3rd floor
The lounge has two sides: Finnair Business Lounge and Finnair Platinum Corner , which is dedicated to Finnair Plus Platinum and Platinum Lumo members. Every detail in Finnair Lounge on the Schengen side is designed with your comfort in mind. Our new haven at Helsinki Airport offers you a place to relax, with Nordic design and seamless service. In a world that grows busier by the day, we understand the need for comfort. The lounge has different areas for dining, resting and enjoying time with your travel companions – whichever way you want to spend your time before take-off. The lounge design is inspired by northern nature: wooden surfaces, earthy tones and round shapes invite you to calm down. Spacious and comfortable areas for dining, working and resting Free internet access Soundproof phone booths and lockers An open buffet with a selection of hot meals, salads, soup and drinks A unique view of the airport apron Private shower suites Access For more information please visit Finnair website .
OP Lounge by Aspire
📍 Terminal 2 · Schengen area (Gates 5-36) - Gate 22, 3rd floor
OP Lounge is located in the departure gate area after security check, at Gate 22, on the 3rd floor. The lounge offers travelers a stylish relaxing place with 180 seats and stunning views directly onto the bustling runways. Private meeting rooms are also available for business travelers. Both the design of the space and the food and beverage offerings reflect Finnish culture and flavors. The lounge offers, among other things, a warm breakfast and lunch made from locally sourced ingredients. Access to the lounge is included in the benefits of OP Gold and OP Platinum cards. Additionally, the lounge serves frequent flyers of other partner airlines and passengers who pay an entrance fee.
Plaza Premium Lounge
📍 Terminal 2 · Non-Schengen area (Gates 37-55) - Gate 40
Perfect for travellers heading to other places out of Europe. The Lounge is designed to make your travel more efficient and relaxing. Open to all travellers! Plaza Premium Lounge features comfortable seating, a live kitchen, a bar, shower facilities, recharging stations, sleeping pods, complimentary Wi-Fi, computer workstations, and a kid zone for family travellers to relax and unwind before your travel journey at Helsinki Airport. Find out more from the fact sheet . Sleeping Pods We offer GoSleep sleeping pods, that can be reserved in advance, and for overnight stays. ALLWAYS Meet & Assist Service Get to know our Meet & Assist service.
Frequently Asked Questions about Helsinki Airport (HEL)
Where do Uber and Lyft pick up at HEL?
At Helsinki Airport, rideshare app pickups (Uber, Lyft) are assigned to dedicated terminal parking structures and outer curbside islands. Follow the "Ground Transportation" and "Ride App Pick Up" directional signs after retrieving your checked baggage.
What lounges are located inside Helsinki Airport?
Helsinki Airport has 6 documented airline and independent lounge locations, with the terminal and level for each. Entry rules differ by lounge and by the airline or card you are travelling on, so check the operator before you fly.
Does HEL have free water refill stations and nursing rooms?
Yes, post-security passenger concourses at Helsinki Airport feature complimentary bottle-filling stations, dedicated lactation/nursing suites (such as Mamava pods), animal relief zones, and accessible family restrooms.
How early should I arrive for my flight at HEL?
For domestic flights, arrive at least 2 hours before scheduled departure. For international flights, arrive 3 hours prior to departure to clear document verification, bag drop, and customs screening.
Where this information comes from
- The listings. Helsinki Airport's shops, dining, lounges and amenities are gathered per airport from the operator's own terminal directory and comparable published sources, then curated into a single list. Terminal and level labels come from those sources rather than being inferred.
- Before or after security. Recorded where the source states it and left blank where it does not. A missing value means we do not know, not that a place sits landside, which is a distinction worth caring about if you have already cleared the checkpoint.
- What we cannot see. Whether a unit opened this morning, closed last month, or moved concourse. Airport tenants turn over constantly and refurbishments move whole piers, so treat any single entry as a strong lead rather than a guarantee.
- Counts on this page describe what we currently list, not everything present in the terminals. A short list means thin coverage from us as often as it means a quiet airport.
