Helsinki (Vantaa) Airport Code: HEL / EFHK

What is the Helsinki (Vantaa) airport code?

The airport code for Helsinki Vantaa Airport is HEL. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code EFHK, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It is a major hub, ranked number 92 by scheduled connections in the open dataset. Its ICAO code EFHK begins with E, the prefix ICAO assigns to northern Europe.

Where is HEL?

Helsinki Vantaa Airport serves Helsinki (Vantaa), Finland. It is close to sea level at 179 ft (55 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.

Runways at HEL

It has 3 runways. The longest is 11,483 ft (3.50 km), designated 04R/22L.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Helsinki (Vantaa)?

The IATA airport code for Helsinki Vantaa Airport in Helsinki (Vantaa) is HEL. Its ICAO code is EFHK.

What is the 3-letter code for Helsinki (Vantaa)?

The 3-letter IATA code for Helsinki Vantaa Airport in Helsinki (Vantaa) is HEL.

What airport is HEL?

HEL is Helsinki Vantaa Airport, located in Helsinki (Vantaa), Finland.

What country is HEL in?

HEL (Helsinki Vantaa Airport) is in Finland.

Where is HEL airport located?

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) is in Helsinki (Vantaa), Finland, at coordinates 60.31836, 24.96334.

What is the ICAO code for Helsinki Vantaa Airport?

The ICAO code for Helsinki Vantaa Airport is EFHK. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code HEL.

What is the difference between HEL and EFHK?

HEL is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. EFHK is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

Nearby and related airports

Other airports in Finland and the wider region:

Popular routes from HEL

Distance and typical flight time from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to other airports it connects with:

All airports in Finland · Busiest airports worldwide · HEL as JSON