Helsinki Flights
Flights to Helsinki from Manchester International Apt
Description
Helsinki Information
Helsinki Tourist Office
Address: Pohjoisesplanadi 19, FIN-00100 Helsinki
Email: tourist.info@hel.fi
Phone: +358 (0) 9 1693757
Departure Airport
Manchester Airport
Airport Information
Country
United Kingdom (UK)
Address
Manchester Airport Plc, Manchester M90 1QX, UK
Country Code
44
Telephone
(0)161 489 3000
Fax
(0)161 489 3813
None
Website
www.manchesterairport.co.uk
Location
The airport is located 17km (10 miles) southwest of Manchester
Time Zone
GMT (GMT + 1 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)
Number of Terminals
3
Transfer between Terminals
The Skylink moving walkway system links Terminals 1, 2 and 3 via the airport railway station.
Driving Directions
The airport lies off junction 5 of the M56 motorway, which connects with the M60 (Manchester’s ring road) at junction 4. Directions for all terminals are clearly signposted.
Car Parking
There are some 14,000 parking spaces available at the airport. Short- and long-term parking facilities (tel: (0)161 489 3723) are available. The short-stay multi-storey parking lots are located close to Terminals 1, 2 and 3. Long-term parking is recommended for any stay over 6 hours. Pre-booking, with discounts offered, is available online. A regular courtesy shuttle bus operates from the long-term car parks to all terminals. CPS provides chauffeured parking (tel: (0)870 411 1118; website: www.parkwithcps.com).
Car Hire
Companies at the airport include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National and Sixt. All have desks in each of the terminals.
Public Transport
Rail: Manchester Airport’s new rail, coach and bus interchange, known as The Station, is connected to all three terminals via the Skylink moving walkway system. Trains operate to Manchester Airport from many stations in northern England and the Midlands. There is a frequent service between the airport and Manchester Piccadilly Station in the city centre, which has connections to most major destinations. For information on times and fares, contact the 24-hour National Rail enquiries line (tel: (0)845 748 4950; website: www.nationalrail.co.uk). Road: Taxi: Taxis are available outside or near the Arrivals hall of each terminal. Bus: The airport’s bus network provides direct services to many local centres, as well as to other towns and cities. For local public transport information, contact the Greater Manchester travel information line (tel: (0)161 228 7811; website: www.gmpte.com) or Traveline (tel: (0)870 608 2608). Coach: A number of National Express services (tel: (0)870 575 7747; website: www.nationalexpress.com) run from The Station to various destinations throughout the UK.
Information and Help Desks
Tourist information centres are situated in the Arrivals areas of Terminals 1 and 2 (tel: (0)161 436 3344). There are also information desks situated in all terminals. Several members of staff are trained in British Sign Language.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: ATMs, bureaux de change, banking facilities, Internet booths and a post office are available. Eating and drinking: All terminals have restaurants, cafés and bars with 24-hour facilities. Shopping: Duty-free shops and a variety of gift shops and concessions are available. Luggage: Left-luggage facilities and lost property offices are available (tel: (0)161 489 3463 for Terminal 1 or (0)161 489 6031 for Terminal 2). Other facilities: These include a medical centre, two prayer rooms, baby changing facilities and a 24-hour children’s play area.
Conference and Business Facilities
The Airport Business Centre (tel: (0)161 490 5580) offers a wide range of professional business support services, including private workstations with telephone, fax, photocopying and word processing facilities, meeting room hire, Internet access and videoconferencing. The airport also has conference and banqueting facilities in the Atlantic Suite (tel: (0)161 489 6181/2) and Radisson SAS Hotel (tel: (0)161 490 5000), catering for up to 400 people and including a comprehensive range of audiovisual, telephone and fax equipment. The Escape Lounge (tel: (0)161 489 3388) offers passengers a chance to relax and use a variety of business facilities, including fax machines, telephones, Internet access and photocopying; there is a charge for entry to this lounge.
Disabled Facilities
There are accessible toilets, ramps and lifts, hearing loops and wheelchair-accessible telephones throughout the terminals. All telephones are fitted with induction loops. The desk in Terminal 1 International Arrivals is equipped with a Minicom system (tel: (0)161 489 3561). Passengers requiring wheelchairs or special assistance should contact their airline prior to travel. There are parking spaces for disabled travellers (tel: (0)161 489 3723).
Airport Hotels
The four on-site hotels are Bewley’s Hotel Manchester Airport (tel: (0)161 498 0333), Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport (tel: (0)870 400 9055), Manchester Airport Hilton (tel: (0)161 435 3000) and Radisson SAS Hotel (tel: (0)161 490 5000). Nearby hotels include the Etrop Grange (tel: (0)161 499 0500) and Manchester Airport Marriott (tel: (0)161 904 0301). Hotel reservations can be made at the tourist information centres and at the First Options desk, located in the Terminal 1 Arrivals hall.
City
Manchester
Full Airport Name
Manchester Airport
State or Province
England
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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