Helsinki Flights
Flights to Helsinki from Glasgow International Airport
Description
Helsinki Information
Helsinki Tourist Office
Address: Pohjoisesplanadi 19, FIN-00100 Helsinki
Email: tourist.info@hel.fi
Phone: +358 (0) 9 1693757
Departure Airport
Glasgow Airport
Airport Information
Country
United Kingdom (UK)
Address
Glasgow Airport, Paisley, Renfrewshire PA3 2SW, UK
Country Code
44
Telephone
(0)141 887 1111
Fax
(0)141 848 4769
customercomments_glal@baa.com
Website
www.glasgowairport.com
Location
The airport is located 13km (8 miles) west of Glasgow
Time Zone
GMT (GMT + 1 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)
Number of Terminals
2
Transfer between Terminals
The terminals are connected via a covered walkway.
Driving Directions
The airport is located just north of the M8 motorway at junction 28.
Car Parking
Short-stay, long-stay and business parking are all available, operated by NCP (tel: (0)870 606 7050; website: www.ncp.co.uk). The short-stay car parks are all within walking distance of the terminals, and there are regular transfer coaches to the terminal from the long-stay car park. Long-stay parking with discounts can be pre-booked through BAA Advance (tel: (0)870 000 1000) or online via the airport’s website.
Car Hire
Alamo, Avis, Europcar, Hertz and National have desks next to Domestic Arrivals .
Public Transport
Rail: The Gilmour Street railway station in Paisley is 3km (2 miles) from the airport and is only a few minutes away by taxi or local bus. Trains run to Glasgow Central rail station. Transfers to either Queen Street station or Buchanan bus station are available on bus no.398. For more information, contact the 24-hour National Rail enquiries line (tel: (0)870 748 4950; website: www.nationalrail.co.uk). Road: Taxi: Metered taxis are available 24 hours a day. Bus: Bus no.905 runs to central Glasgow, stopping at Glasgow Central station, Queen Street station and Buchanan bus station. Buses are also available to other destinations. For more information on travel to/from the airport, contact the Airport Travel Line (tel: (0)141 848 4330).
Information and Help Desks
The airport information desk is on the first floor, next to the Domestic Arrivals/Departures area. There are computer information kiosks on the ground floor and a Greater Glasgow and Clyde Valley Tourist Board (tel: (0)141 848 4400 or 4758) in International Arrivals, providing tourist and accommodation information.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: The airport has bureaux de change, ATMs, a post office and telephones equipped with fax and e-mail facilities. Eating and drinking: Restaurants, cafés and bars are concentrated on the first floor. Shopping: Shopping includes duty-free. For more information, contact the Shopping Information Line (tel: (0)870 000 1000). Luggage: The left-luggage facility (tel: (0)141 848 4938) is open daily 24 hours. A lost property service (tel: (0)141 848 4740) is also available. Uniformed members of staff are on hand to assist with baggage. Other facilities: These include a pharmacy, baby care facilities and children’s play areas.
Conference and Business Facilities
A business workstation with telephone, fax and Internet facilities is available on the first floor concourse. The Glasgow Airport Business Centre (tel: (0)141 847 5450) offers meeting rooms, conference and training facilities, an IT suite and full secretarial support. There is a Servisair Executive Lounge, with credit-card operated telephones and fax facilities. Conference facilities for up to 35 delegates are available at the Travel Inn (tel: (0)141 842 1563).
Disabled Facilities
Facilities include wheelchair-accessible toilets, ramps, lifts and reserved seating, as well as induction loops, a TDD telephone and a Minicom information line (tel: (0)141 848 4848). Passengers should advise their airline in advance of any special needs. Disabled parking spaces are available. Passengers requiring assistance from the car park to the terminals should arrange this in advance by contacting Passenger Assistance Limited (tel: (0)141 848 4938). Wheelchair push and provision is available free of charge (tel: (0)141 848 7777).
Airport Hotels
The Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport (tel: (0)870 400 9031), Travel Inn (tel: (0)141 842 1563) and Express by Holiday Inn (tel: (0)141 842 1100) can all be found in the airport grounds. Hotel reservations can be made at the information and reservation desk (tel: (0)141 887 7220), situated in the Domestic Arrivals area on the ground floor.
City
Glasgow
Full Airport Name
Glasgow Airport
State or Province
Scotland
Destination Airport
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
Airport Information
Country
Finland
Address
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, PO Box 29, FIN-01531 Vantaa, Finland
Country code
358
Telephone
(0)9 82771 or 61511
Fax
(0)9 8277 3296
information.efhk@fcaa.fi
Website
www.helsinki-vantaa.fi
Location
The airport is located 18km (11 miles) north of Helsinki
Time Zone
GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)
Number of terminals
2
Airport News
The 2004 expansion of the International Terminal created a new shopping area for long-haul passengers, new lounges and larger waiting areas.
Transfer between Terminals
The International and Domestic terminals are only 250m (274 yards) apart and are linked by an internal walkway.
Driving Directions
From Helsinki city centre, drive north along Tuusula road (Highway 45) and follow signs for the airport. From the west and the east, get on Kehä III (Highway E18 or Highway 50) and follow signs for the airport.
Car Parking
Indoor car parks are available near both terminals. P1 and P2 are close to the International Terminal; while P3 and P4 are close to the Domestic Terminal. P5 serves both terminals. Short-term, business and long-term parking are available (tel: (0)9 8277 3200). Short term parking is also available in front of the terminals at two extra parking lots, P30 and P31.
Car Hire
Car hire companies include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt. Car hire desks are located in the Arrivals hall 2 of the International Terminal T2.
Public Transport
Road: Taxi: Taxi ranks are located in front of both terminals (journey time to Helsinki: 30 minutes). Bus: Public buses to Helsinki city centre (nos.415, 451 and 615) depart from outside both terminals (journey time: 40 minutes). More services run to other destinations (tel: (0)100 111; website: www.ytv.fi/journeyplanner). The Finnair City Bus (tel: (0)9 818 503; website: www.finnair.fi) also runs to Helsinki city centre.
Information and Help Desks
Information desks (tel: (0)2001 4636) are available on the Departures floor and Arrivals floor in the International Terminal, and on the Arrivals floor of the Domestic Terminal.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: Two banks and several bureaux de change can be found in the International Terminal. ATMs are situated on all floors of the airport. Internet kiosks are also available. Eating and drinking: There are plenty of restaurants, cafés and bars in both terminals, including a 24-hour fast-food restaurant. Shopping: There are numerous shops at the airport, mainly in the International Terminal, including duty-free and a grocery. Other facilities: The International Terminal has a pharmacy, travel agencies and three baby care and play rooms with feeding and nappy changing facilities.
Conference and Business Facilities
The airport’s Congress Centre (tel: (0)9 818 3737) in the International Terminal offers nine meeting and conference rooms accommodating up to 140 delegates, with full audiovisual equipment and catering. The VIP Centre (tel: (0)9 8277 3117; e-mail: vip.efhk@fcaa.fi) has four VIP lounges, and three teamwork rooms, as well as a separate VIP President terminal for hire. The eService Bar (tel: (0)9 6151 3924; e-mail: reception@eservicebar.com), with Internet connection, workstations and a stylish rest area, is situated in the gate area of the International Terminal (near Gate 20).
Disabled Facilities
The airport has lifts and wheelchair-accessible toilets. Passengers are advised to contact their airline prior to travel for further assistance. There is an information service for the hearing impaired (tel: (0)9 8277 3377) and all information desks at the airport are fitted with induction loops. There is disabled parking available in front of the Domestic and International Terminal, and in the various car parks.
Airport Hotels
The Scandic Hotel Gateway (tel: (0)9 818 3600) is located at the airport. Other hotels close to the airport and with free bus transfer include the Ramada Hotel Airport (tel: (0)9 4157 5100), Bonus Inn Airport Hotel (tel: (0)9 825 511), Holiday Inn Garden Court (tel: (0)9 870 900), Cumulus Airport Hotel (tel: (0)9 4157 7100) and Comfort Hotels Pilotti (tel: (0)9 329 4800). More information and hotel booking is available from the information desks.
City
Helsinki
Full Airport Name
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
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