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Airports Near Vantaa

The closest airports to Vantaa, Finland: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Vantaa, Finland is Helsinki Malmi Airport (HEM), about 2 mi (4 km) away — roughly 8 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL).

CodeAirportDistanceTransferType
HEMHelsinki Malmi AirportHelsinki, Finland2 mi / 4 km8 minRegional
HELHelsinki Vantaa AirportHelsinki, Finland3 mi / 5 km11 minInternational
QVEForssa AirportForssa, Finland59 mi / 95 km1 hr 46 minRegional
TLLTallinn AirportTallinn, Estonia62 mi / 99 km1 hr 50 minRegional
TMPTampere-Pirkkala AirportTampere / Pirkkala, Finland91 mi / 147 km2 hr 7 minRegional
TKUTurku AirportTurku, Finland96 mi / 155 km2 hr 14 minRegional
KEVHalli AirportHalli / Kuorevesi, Finland108 mi / 174 km2 hr 31 minRegional
LPPLappeenranta AirportLappeenranta, Finland117 mi / 188 km2 hr 43 minRegional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Helsinki Malmi Airport (HEM) is the most convenient at about 2 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) (3 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Vantaa. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with HEM.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near HEM saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Vantaa is Helsinki Malmi Airport (HEM), about 2 mi (4 km) away — roughly 8 min by road.

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