Helsinki ranks among Europe’s best airports 2025

Calm design and smart efficiency make Finland’s capital airport stand out

In the 2025 European airport ranking by Holidu, Helsinki-Vantaa ranks among Europe’s Top 3 airports, sharing 4.4 stars with Istanbul and Porto based on Google reviews.

Smooth, clean, and calm

Travellers highlight the single-terminal layout, bilingual signage, and spotless, light-filled interiors. Modern scanners speed up security checks, while quiet zones and Finnish cafés create a sense of calm rarely found in major hubs. Helsinki once again proves that air travel can be both efficient and enjoyable — a smooth Nordic start to any journey.

Across Europe

Istanbul and Porto also top the list, while Heraklion (Crete), Bordeaux, and Manchester occupy the lower end due to congestion and ageing facilities.

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