SOME INFORMATION ABOUT HELSINKI

ARRIVING HELSINKI BY PLANE

Helsinki-Vantaa airport is situated 20 km north of Helsinki (www.helsinki-vantaa.fi).

Downtown transfers:

1) Finnair airport bus from airport to Elielinaukio (Finnair City Terminal) next to the railway station, boarding also on Töölönkatu (Töölö street) behind Scandic Hotel Continental and in front of Sibelius Academy (T-building). Driving time 30 minutes. (4.90 euros)

2) Local buses:
Bus no 615, terminus at the Railway Square, platform no 10. Driving time 35 minutes. (3 euros)

3) Yellow airport taxi:
You will get this yellow taxi at the airport without a reservation beforehand. Departure from the airport most of the time in 10 minutes. Driving time 35-45 minutes, depending where you are going. (18 euros)

4) Helsinki taxis:
From the airport to Helsinki, approximately 30 euros per taxi. Driving time about 20 minutes.

Currency

The monetary unit in Finland is the Euro (EUR). There are 100 cents to one euro. Traveller's checks are widely accepted in Finland and most hotels, restaurants and shops accept major credit cards.

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Banks

Banks in Finland are open Monday to Friday 9:15 am to 4:15 pm. Outside regular banking hours, foreign currency may usually be exchanged at the airport and Helsinki railway station.

Telephone

Country Code for Finland is 358, area code for Helsinki is 9

Time difference

Finland has one time zone, and is seven hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (GMT+2:00).

Medical services

Finland has some of the most advanced medical care in the world. Should you need medical services, ask your hotel for help. Pharmacies are called "Apteekki" in Finland, and some are open 24 hours in Helsinki. The emergency phone number (24 hours) in Finland is 112.

Tipping

Restaurant checks always include a service charge of 14% on weekdays, and 15% on weekend evenings and holidays. Likewise taxi drivers, barbers etc. do not receive tips.