HEL (Helsinki) window seat guide

At Helsinki Vantaa in Helsinki: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Helsinki city center skyline, Suomenlinna sea fortress islands, Gulf of Finland coastline, Espoo shoreline.

When taking off from Helsinki Vantaa (HEL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing on runway 22L, the aircraft climbs out heading southwest, and Helsinki's city center and coastline sit just to the left of the flight path. Passengers on the left get a good look at the city skyline, harbor islands, and the Gulf of Finland before the plane turns further out to sea. Notable sights include: Helsinki city center skyline, Suomenlinna sea fortress islands, Gulf of Finland coastline, Espoo shoreline.

When landing at Helsinki Vantaa (HEL), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the typical approach to runway 22R, aircraft come in from the northeast and turn onto final over Vantaa, banking so the left side faces south toward Helsinki. Passengers on the left get a distant but clear view of the Helsinki city skyline and the Gulf of Finland coastline before touchdown, while the right side mostly shows forested Vantaa suburbs. Notable sights include: Helsinki city skyline in the distance, Gulf of Finland coastline, Vantaa river valley, forested suburban Vantaa.

The best window seat at Helsinki Vantaa (HEL) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Helsinki (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.