Where you can drop someone off, pick someone up, wait or meet at Helsinki Vantaa Airport, according to the official sources. Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.
Picking someone up
Picking someone up
Where someone can get in, where you can wait or meet inside, and when short-stay parking is needed.
Short Term Parking A and B
Park and come inside
Where
Short Term Parking A and B on the arrivals level, directly in front of the terminal (right by the terminal)
Picking upPermittedYou pick someone up in the P1 and P2 parking halls right next to the terminal, or in Short Term Parking A and B on the arrivals level, directly in front of the terminal. If the flight is delayed you can wait comfortably inside.
Dropping someone off
Dropping someone off
Where someone can get out quickly, and where you park if you want to come inside.
Drop-off area
Kiss & Ride
Where
Drop-off area in front of the main doors, at the departure hall level (right by the terminal)
Dropping offPermitted · at most 8 minutesFree within 8 minutes.The drop-off area is located in front of the main doors of the terminal, at the departure hall level; follow the signs for Departures. You can stop there for a maximum of eight minutes. If you exceed the eight-minute limit, a fee is charged for every five-minute period or part thereof.
This is a selection of verified information. Check the official sources for additional and current conditions.
Helsinki Airport - Dropping off passengersChecked on September 15, 2026 · Official external websitewww.finavia.fi/en/airports/helsinki-airport/parking/dropping-off-passengers
Helsinki Airport - Picking up passengersChecked on September 15, 2026 · Official external websitewww.finavia.fi/en/airports/helsinki-airport/parking/picking-up-passengers