How many passengers used the Port of Helsinki in early 2026?
Passenger numbers by route in the Port of Helsinki.
Short answer
The Port of Helsinki statistics for January to May 2026 show 3,116,192 passengers in total. The Tallinn route had 2,480,041 passengers, 1.2 percent fewer than a year earlier. Stockholm had 564,245, Travemünde in Germany 58,780 and Mariehamn 13,065. So about four in five passengers in this period travelled on the Tallinn route.
Why
- January to May 2026 total: 3,116,192 passengers.
- Tallinn route: 2,480,041 passengers.
- Stockholm route: 564,245 passengers.
Details
The Port of Helsinki reported a total of about 9.5 million passengers for 2025.
Tip
The busiest months come in summer, so book a car place early for July.
What may differ
The monthly statistics are published as PDF files on the Port of Helsinki website.
Common misconception
Most ferry passengers in Helsinki go to Stockholm.
What actually happens
Most go to Tallinn, about four times as many as to Stockholm.
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Sources
- Port of Helsinki: Statistics January to May 2026Checked at:
- Port of Helsinki: Passenger volumes in 2025Checked at:
This answer is for reference only. Ferry routes and terminals change, so check the Port of Helsinki and your ferry company before you travel.
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