Helsinki Airport Travel Guide
Helsinki Airport travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
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Summary
Helsinki Airport is an airport in Helsinki. Helsinki Airport (HEL) is a commercial airport.
Right now it is 51°F (11°C) in Helsinki Airport with overcast. It feels like 43°F. Today runs from 51°F to 52°F. Chance of precipitation is 65%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.6/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Helsinki Airport is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is subarctic. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 73°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 14°F.
The closest major airport is Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), about 248 mi away.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 52°F is 3.8°F above the 48°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Helsinki Airport today at 8.3/10. Gusts to 34 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Map of Helsinki Airport
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Coordinates: 60°19′1.9″N 24°57′47.9″E (60.3172, 24.9633)
Weather in Helsinki Airport right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:02 AM, Oct 27 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 47° / 34°
Overcast · 4% rain · wind 9 mph
🌧️ 47° / 34°
Heavy drizzle · 18% rain · wind 9 mph
Quick facts about Helsinki Airport
Best time to visit Helsinki Airport
Go in May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 34 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Airports near Helsinki Airport
Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholm Arlanda Airport | ARN | 248 mi | Stockholm |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Helsinki Airport?
Helsinki Airport is an airport in Helsinki. Its coordinates are 60.3172, 24.9633. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Helsinki Airport right now?
It is currently 51°F (11°C) with overcast. Humidity is 87% and wind is 18 mph.
When is the best time to visit Helsinki Airport?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Helsinki Airport, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Helsinki Airport in?
Helsinki Airport observes Europe/Helsinki (UTC+02:00). The local time is 2:02 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Helsinki Airport?
The closest airports are Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), 248 mi away.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 27, 2026 at 2:02 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
