How to get to Helsinki Airport by Taxi

There are taxi ranks located outside the arrivals areas of both terminals at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Central Helsinki is just 17 km distance from the airport and several airport taxi operators provide services.

Inside the city there are typically taxi ranks located outside large hotels, the Central train station, Tikkurila Train Station and other public transport hubs. A typical journey from the airport with Helsinki-Vantaa Airport taxis will cost between EUR 35.00 to EUR 40.00 to central Helsinki locations. The journey time is just 30 minutes.

The city of Helsinki has expressway links to the west to Turku, to the north to Tampere and Lahti and to the east to Porvoo and Saint Petersburg, Russia.

As an alternative to taxis at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, which can be on the expensive side, there are much cheaper transport options available via Yellow Line, which operate minivans with seating for up to eight passengers. The minivan drivers drop passengers off at their respective destinations and prices for journeys into central Helsinki start at EUR 27 for one to two passengers, but can even be cheaper depending on the number of people travelling together.

The service desks for Yellow Line can be found in the arrival lounges 1 and 2, tel +358 600 555 555. Yellow Line services operate between 8.00 am and 11.00 pm seven days a week at arrivals hall 1 as well as from 6.00 am to 01.30 am during the night from arrivals hall 2A and 2B.

All fares for taxis Helsinki-Vantaa Airport are regulated by the Finnish government and the fares start at a standing charge of EUR 5.50 during the week and EUR 8.60 after 08.00 pm and throughout Sundays. Each kilometer is charged at EUR 1.43, but fares are reviewed annually in line with inflation, so change every year. As soon as two passengers travel together the fare goes up; having large pieces of luggage incurs a surcharge and airport charges also apply for Helsinki-Vantaa Airport taxis.

Passengers pre-ordering a taxi up to 2 weeks prior of their day of arrival – or indeed just 30 minutes prior to wanting a taxi – will be charged a surcharge of EUR 6.60 on top of the fare. Taxis in Finland are not obliged to stop when hailed in the street. The taxi is generally free for business when the light of the TAXI sign on the roof is switched on.

It is also possible to take Helsinki-Vantaa Airport taxis that provide a limo service or do small sightseeing tours. Helsinki Limo do not only airport pick-ups, but also offer long-distance services, sightseeing tours and drivers speak English. Passengers should contact info@helsinkilimo.com or telephone +358 207 870 360 for information.

Outside arrivals hall 1 and arrivals hall 2A passengers can board fixed fare shared taxis Helsinki-Vantaa Airport taxis services, which operate seven days a week. These companies can be contacted on a central telephone number at +358 100 4800.

For general taxi services, shared taxis and VIP limousine services there is also official airport operator Taxi Point Ltd, located on the service floor. They provide 24 hour coverage every day of the week and can be contacted on +358 9 8256 5566. Operator Vantaan Taksikeskus also provides a 24 hour coverage daily and they can be contacted on +358 100 7300.