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Transportation to and from the International Helsinki -Vantaa airport.
Around 120 international flights a day arrive at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, which is situated 19 kilometres from the centre of Helsinki and can be reached by car in approximately 25 minutes. You can also take a taxi, the Finnair airport bus or Bus 615 to the Central Railway Station.
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Travelling within Helsinki
With a single ticket you can hop aboard trams, busses, the metro and even the ferry to Suomenlinna. Single tickets can be purchased from the driver, from ticket machines or even by sending an SMS text message by mobile phone (requires a Finnish service provider). Tickets cost around 2 €.
The Journey Planner.
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Taxis can usually be hailed from the street in the city centre, except during busy periods. There are also plenty of taxi stands throughout the city. You can order a taxi by phone by calling locally 0100 0700
Travelling within Finland
There are also several car rental agencies to choose from.
Currency exchange service is available at the airport, banks, hotels, and exchange offices (FOREX)
Post Offices
Open: Monday to Friday 8.00 – 20:00
Visa requirement in the Schengen area by country
and travel documents accepted by Finland
Shopping
Shops are generally open 9 - 18 on weekdays and 9 - 14 on Saturdays; department stores and shopping centres are open 9 - 21 on weekdays and 9 -18 on Saturdays. In summer and before Christmas the department stores can be open also on Sundays until 9 pm.
No tipping is expected allthough you can leave small change if you wish.
Telecommunication
The international access code for Finland is +358. This is followed by a citycode, (Helsinki 09) and then the number.
International emergency telephone number
112
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