Nordic Airport Guide

The airport is something we must understand when going to a country. The airport is not only a place we have to go to when going to this country, but there are also many duty-free shops we like. So, let’s learn about the airports in Northern Europe!

Finland

Helsinki Airport

Route: Direct domestic flights to Helsinki are gradually opening, which is undoubtedly good news for those who want to travel to Finland. Following the launch of direct flights from Nanjing to Helsinki in April 2008, Tibet Airlines will launch direct flights from Jinan to Helsinki in April 2008.

Accommodation: In addition, if you land in Helsinki early in the morning, you can stay directly at the airport.

Helsinki Airport has been voted the “best airport to sleep in” by readers of the website Sleep in Airports. If you need to enter sleep mode while waiting for your flight, or want a private space isolated from the outside world, you can try the GoSleep sleeping cabin located at Gate 28 of the Schengen Area.

Experience: You can also experience a movie for two people at the airport. This is a mini theater located at Gate 33, open all day for free. The only requirement is that two people must be seated before the movie can be played. This is a very romantic and warm experience.

Storage: Regarding warehousing, 24-hour self-service lockers (before security check) are installed on the ground floor of Helsinki Airport Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The maximum storage time is 7 days, and payment can be made by cash or credit card.

Tax Refund: You can now use Alipay for real-time tax refund when buying at buybuy at Helsinki Airport, and use the APP for airport shopping and transportation discounts.

Sweden

Stockholm-Arlanda Airport

Route: Going to Sweden is getting more and more convenient now! Because on June 16, 2006, Pudong Airport has opened the Shanghai-Stockholm route, with four flights per week, using A330-200 aircraft.

Transportation: Arlanda Airport is the largest airport in Sweden. Airport transportation mainly includes Arlanda express train, ordinary railway train and airport bus.

The express train departs from the basement level of the terminal; the ordinary railway train is located in the basement of Sky City between Terminal 4 and Terminal 5; the airport bus is opposite the central station and runs frequently Between the airport and the city terminal.

Accommodation: Best of all, accommodation at Stockholm Arlanda Airport was a pleasant surprise. Near the airport is Jumpostay, an airplane hotel converted from a Boeing 747. There are 31 rooms in the entire hotel, with various packages available. There is a mini bar in the public area. The cockpit was transformed into a luxurious room with a wide view.

Denmark

Copenhagen Airport

Route: On December 10, Denmark local time, Sichuan Airlines Chengdu-Copenhagen route was officially launched. This is the first direct flight from Chengdu to Northern Europe. The route has also become the fourth city in China to fly directly to Copenhagen.

Terminals: Copenhagen Airport has three terminals. The first terminal is for domestic routes, and the second and third terminals are for international routes. There are free shuttle buses between the terminals.

Check-in: The airport provides self-service check-in and fully automatic baggage check-in, which is very convenient.

Transportation: If you want to travel to other parts of Denmark, the train station is at Terminal 3. The train runs every 10 minutes, and you can get the Copenhagen Transport Card for free. Transportation cards can be purchased at the airport.

Or choose the subway as a mode of transportation, and you can reach the center of Copenhagen in 15 minutes by subway.

Norway

Oslo Garmon Airport

Route: Hainan Airlines signed a Beijing-Oslo route with Oslo Airport in Norway in 2018, which means that Hainan Airlines can Direct flight from Beijing to Oslo. At the same time, this is also the first international route between China and Norway.

Oslo Garmon Airport is the largest airport in Norway, located about 48 kilometers north of Oslo. The airport has convenient transportation and can reach many places in Norway.

Transportation: Tickets for Flytoget or NSB rail trains can be purchased at the ticket machines at the airport. All ticket vending machines have a choice of English and Norwegian interfaces. Note that both companies have their ticket vending machines in one location. Before buying, make sure you check what the ticket vending machine is selling.

There is also the Airport Express Bus (Flybussen) operated by Scandinavian Airlines, connecting Oslo Airport and Oslo Central Station.

The journey takes 45 minutes and costs 125 kronor. Long-distance buses can travel from Oslo Airport to various parts of Norway.

Car rental: In Norway, the most convenient ways are to fly or drive. There are many well-known Nordic car rental companies at Oslo International Airport, and it is very convenient to rent and pick up a car, such as Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, etc.

Iceland

Reykjavik-Keflavik International Airport

Keflavik International Airport is the gateway for all international flights to Iceland Airports used except in Greenland and the Faroe Islands. No accommodation is provided at the airport because according to airport regulations, all passengers need to arrive at the airport 2 hours in advance.

Tax refund: Regarding tax refund, the tax refund office is located in the airport arrival hall, opening at 3:30 in the morning, and the currency exchange office is open 24 hours a day.

Car rental: If you want to drive in Iceland, you can pick up and return the car at Keflavik International Airport, because many car dealers have offices next to the airport, and the specific car pickup process is relatively simple and convenient. .

Transportation: If you want to go to the city, it is also very convenient to take a bus at the airport. As long as a plane arrives, there will be an airport bus operating at the corresponding time. If your flight is delayed, there will still be an airport bus.

If you want to travel to Northern Europe, you might as well listen to the editor’s advice when you pass by the airport!