Is Helsinki Airport open 24 hours?
What you can and cannot do at the airport at night.
Short answer
Yes. Finavia says Helsinki Airport is open 24 hours a day and that you can stay in the terminal overnight. Most services, including many shops and restaurants, close for the night. Bus 600 to the city centre also runs around the clock.
Why
- Finavia states that Helsinki Airport is open 24/7.
- Finavia confirms that passengers can spend the night at the airport.
- Most airport services close at night, according to Finavia.
Details
If you have an early flight, check which security checkpoints are open at that hour. Water points and toilets stay available.
Tip
Bring a snack and a refillable water bottle if you plan to wait overnight.
What may differ
Opening hours of shops and restaurants vary. Check the service list on Finavia's website.
Common misconception
Helsinki Airport closes at night and you have to leave.
What actually happens
The airport is open around the clock, and you can stay overnight.
People also ask
- Can you sleep at Helsinki Airport?
- Does bus 600 run at night?
- Is there free Wi-Fi at Helsinki Airport?
Sources
This answer is for reference only. Timetables, routes and airport services change, so check Finavia and HSL before you travel.
Transport, roads, car rentalRelated questions
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Can you get assistance at Kamppi bus station if you have reduced mobility?
Matkahuolto says assistance for disabled people and people with reduced mobility is available at Helsinki bus station, in the long-distance coach terminal of the Kamppi Shopping Centre.
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Can you store luggage at Kamppi bus station in Helsinki?
The Kamppi Centre says the long-distance transport terminal is open 24/7 and that you can leave luggage for short or long periods in the 24/7 storage.
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Where do long-distance buses leave from in Helsinki?
Matkahuolto says the Kamppi long-distance terminal is the hub of public transport in Helsinki and is open 24/7.
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How do you get to Vuosaari Harbour in Helsinki by public transport?
Port of Helsinki says the Hansa Terminal is in Vuosaari Harbour, about 3 kilometres from the nearest metro station, Vuosaari.

