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Review: Finnair Business Class Lounge Helsinki (HEL)

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 10, 2018November 14, 2023 4 Comments

a white reception desk with people behind it

The Finnair Business Class lounge in Helsinki offers a great selection of food and fast wi-fi, but it does get crowded.

You’ll find the lounge near Gate 36 in the non-Schengen area.

a person walking in a building

a sign with blue text

a white reception desk in a building

As you enter the lounge, you’ll turn right if you are flying business class or left if you qualify under one of the metrics:

Finnair Plus Platinum and Gold members (+ one guest), and oneworld Emerald cardholders (+ one guest), when the departure flight is operated and marketed by a oneworld airline.

The “Premium Lounge” on the left side has upgraded food and beverage as well as a quiet area.

I liked the two-level design of the lounge, its modern aesthetics, and its selection of food.

a group of people sitting at tables in a room

a room with tables and chairs and people in it

a group of people sitting in a room with tables and chairs

a room with tables and chairs

a room with a reception desk and chairs

a group of people sitting at tables in a room with white walls

a row of chairs in a room with windows

a white table next to several grey chairs

The food selection contained a mix of hot and cold items, with soup, starches, chicken, salads, and pastries. Alcoholic beverages (nothing fancy) were also available as well as soft drinks and coffee.

a bar with drinks and glasses

food in a buffet with a sign

a food on a counter

a group of bottles on a counter

a kitchen with a counter and a large sink

a salad bar with different salads in bowls

shelves with shelves full of plates and cups

a wine bottles on a counter

a display of wine bottles

a group of soda dispensers on a counter

a counter with a machine and cups on it

In an effort to deter theft, lounge guests are advised to buy the Marimekko tableware online (instead of stealing it).

I was in the lounge from around 4p to 5p and the lounge was packed, as you can see. Furthermore, lounge attendants were virtually non-existent, causing cups and dishes to stack up.

a group of people sitting in a lounge area

The business side contains a small kid’s room:

a glass door with a door handle

a group of toys on a rug

and computers:

people sitting at computers in a room

and newspapers/magazines:

a display of magazines and a television on a shelf

Bathrooms are clean and showers are available upon request.

a bathroom with a mirror and sink

a bathroom with urinals and sink

What I Missed: The Sauna

I’m so steamed over this that I’m going to dedicate a separate post to it…but I missed the sauna area. That would have been fun, even on a summer day.

CONCLUSION

While crowded, the Finnair Business Class Lounge at Helsinki offers excellent food/drink and is worth stopping by if you arrive early for your flight.

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Matthew Klint

Matthew is an avid traveler who calls Los Angeles home. Each year he travels more than 200,000 miles by air and has visited more than 135 countries. Working both in the aviation industry and as a travel consultant, Matthew has been featured in major media outlets around the world and uses his Live and Let's Fly blog to share the latest news in the airline industry, commentary on frequent flyer programs, and detailed reports of his worldwide travel.

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4 Comments

  1. Rohit Bhandari Reply
    January 12, 2019 at 7:45 am

    Apparently the Helsinki airport business class lounges are under renovation until ‘May this year.
    Any idea when they will re-open fully ?
    Will they be functional from Mid May 2019?
    Please do give any insight on this.
    Thanks

    • Matthew Reply
      January 12, 2019 at 1:55 pm

      No idea. Perhaps someone else will chime in.

  2. Neil Cleasby Reply
    July 31, 2019 at 9:41 am

    Caution. They must still be under renovation. The lounge described was nothing like the tiny, overcrowded, seatless space I’ve been crammed into.

  3. Matthew Reply
    March 4, 2020 at 10:33 am

    The new lounge is beautiful. I’ll be posting an updated review shortly.

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