Helsinki Airport

Emirates' new route will be the only year-round direct connection between Finland and the UAE and will be operated on an A350 aircraft with Premium Economy class

The Northern European airline continues its expansion with the launch of a daily flight to the southern continent via Bangkok; Airbus A350 aircraft will fly to Australia for the first time in October 2026

A passenger flight from Egypt to St Petersburg was diverted to Helsinki overnight as the Russian airport was temporarily closed

Air traffic at Helsinki Airport resumed Friday morning, but delays and cancellations are expected throughout the day after disruptions

Qatar Airways will resume flights to Finland and Tokyo's Haneda Airport from July 15, and will subsequently increase the frequency to daily flights as part of its global network expansion for summer 2026

Finnair has made a surprising return to Canada following an 11-year hiatus, reintroducing direct flights from Helsinki to Toronto three times a week between May 4 and August 29, 2026

Finnair has turned three seasonal key European routes into permanent options, while launching Matkantekijä music by Lauri Porra to bring Finnish culture and travel inspiration to passengers worldwide

Emirates' new route will be the only year-round direct connection between Finland and the UAE and will be operated on an A350 aircraft with Premium Economy class

The Northern European airline continues its expansion with the launch of a daily flight to the southern continent via Bangkok; Airbus A350 aircraft will fly to Australia for the first time in October 2026

Helsinki Airport is undergoing upgrades and by early 2026, a forest-inspired area will open, reflecting Finland's natural beauty. New stores are also on the way