Do you need a parking ticket at Helsinki Airport?
How ticketless parking works at Helsinki Airport.
Short answer
Finavia said in April 2026 that ticketless parking would expand to the P3 and P5 parking halls and the P4 parking area, with the change fully in place during May 2026. P1 Premium and P2 were already ticketless. Cameras read the number plate and the barrier opens when the car is recognised, so you do not take a ticket. When you leave, you pay at a payment machine or at the exit by entering your plate number, and the barrier opens automatically.
Why
- All areas became ticketless during May 2026.
- Cameras read your number plate at the barrier.
- You pay by entering your plate number.
Details
Finavia asks drivers to keep the plate clean of snow and dirt so the cameras can read it.
Tip
Brush the snow off your number plates before you drive into the car park in winter.
What may differ
Finavia still recommends booking parking in advance to get a space and the best price.
Common misconception
You must keep a paper ticket to leave the airport car park.
What actually happens
Parking is ticketless and based on your number plate.
People also ask
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Sources
This answer is for reference only. Parking rules and prices at the airport change, so check Finavia before you travel.
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