Where can I exchange money at Helsinki Airport?
Your options for cash when you land in Helsinki.
Short answer
Finavia lists currency exchange service points at Helsinki Airport that handle more than 40 currencies. There are also ATMs in the gate areas, at gates 14, 21, 23, 26, 32 and 34, which are open around the clock. A separate foreign currency ATM gives out some currencies other than euros.
Why
- Finavia says the exchange service points handle more than 40 currencies.
- Finavia lists ATMs at gates 14, 21, 23, 26, 32 and 34, open 24/7.
- Finavia also lists an ATM that dispenses foreign currency.
Details
You may not need much cash at all. Trains, buses and most shops and restaurants in Finland accept bank cards.
Tip
Compare the rate with what your bank offers. Exchange desks often give a less favourable rate than a card payment.
What may differ
Service points, gate numbers and opening hours can change. Check Finavia's service list before you fly.
Common misconception
You need to change money at the airport because Finland runs on cash.
What actually happens
Cards are the usual way to pay in Finland. Cash is optional for most visitors.
People also ask
- Are there ATMs at Helsinki Airport?
- Do ATMs charge fees in Finland?
- Should I pay in euros or my home currency?
Sources
This answer is for reference only. Airport services and opening hours change, so check Finavia before you travel.
Practical: communication, money, servicesRelated questions
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Can a company charge for a paper bill in Finland?
It can be allowed.
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How many people in Finland are in debt enforcement?
According to the National Enforcement Authority (Ulosottolaitos), private persons made up about 91% of all debtors in 2025, about 550,000 people, an increase of 4% from the year before.
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Has the digital euro been approved?
Not yet.
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When does the digital euro pilot start?
The Bank of Finland announced on 14 July 2026 that the Eurosystem's digital euro pilot starts in the second half of 2027 and lasts 12 months.

