See OfFersHelsinki, the capital of Finland, is a modern city with over half a million residents and situated on the Baltic Sea. Over 450 years of history and culture is one of the reasons why Helsinki became the European City of Culture in 2000. Finnish design has also made the country's capital city world famous and it does not destroy the natural surroundings. It's a mix of tradition and the latest contemporary trends.
The city also offers many beautiful parks and nearby forests with quiet and peaceful walks.
- Flight time from London: 2 hours 50 min
- Helsinki-Vantaa Airport : 20km from the city centre; transfer time about 30 min
- Nearest railway station: Helsinki Central railway station
- Currency: Euro
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Important Notice: Introduction of the EU Schengen Entry/Exit System
Please be advised that, effective from 12th October 2025, a new Entry/Exit System (EES) will be implemented for all travellers entering and exiting the EU and Schengen Area.
This digital system will replace the current manual passport stamping process by electronically recording border crossings for UK nationals and other non-EU travellers.
At this time, no action is required from travellers prior to their journey. We recommend reviewing the official government guidance to understand how this may affect your travel arrangements.
For comprehensive information, please visit the official UK Government website:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/eu-entryexit-system
Important Notice: Introduction of the EU Schengen Entry/Exit System
Please be advised that, effective from 12th October 2025, a new Entry/Exit System (EES) will be implemented for all travellers entering and exiting the EU and Schengen Area.
This digital system will replace the current manual passport stamping process by electronically recording border crossings for UK nationals and other non-EU travellers.
At this time, no action is required from travellers prior to their journey. We recommend reviewing the official government guidance to understand how this may affect your travel arrangements.
For comprehensive information, please visit the official UK Government website:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/eu-entryexit-system
