Helsinki Flight Guide

The Finnish capital Helsinki is the largest city of Finland with a metropolitan area of around 1 million people. It is the spiritual, scientific, cultural and economic centre of the country with a beautiful location by the Gulf of Finland. Swedish and Finnish are the two official languages spoken in Finland, and Helsinki is the seat of government.

Urban lifestyle meets astonishing nature in Helsinki with a fusion of western culture and beautiful seaside. Modern architecture, creative designs and high-technology are all around the Finnish capital and enjoy high international prestige. Most attractions are within short walking distance and over 3000 annual cultural events are waiting for those visitors who are tired of sightseeing. Culture is rich in Helsinki- numerous museums and art galleries are the ideal way to spend a rainy day.

There are various hostels near the city centre but accommodation in Helsinki is generally quite pricy. If possible, look out for student or group discounts which are found on the internet. The Radisson is a good address for tourists with higher demands and is beautifully located by the seaside. There are no direct flights between Australia and Helsinki. Passengers from all over Australia can book a trip with Qantas or British Airways which usually stop in Asia and London on the way with average flight durations of 30 – 36 hours.

http://www.hotelsaccommodation.com.au Hotels Accommodation
http://www.visithelsinki.fi/In_English/Visitor.iw3 - Helsinki visitor information
http://www.hel.fi/english - Tourist information Helsinki
http://www.helsinki.com/ - Travel information and city guide Helsinki
http://www.helsinki-vantaa.fi/home - Helsinki airport
http://www.finnair.com – Finn Air
http://www.dfat.gov.au/missions/ - Australian Embassies worldwide
http://www.airfaresflights.com.au Airfares Flights
http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/ Smart Traveller