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Our Previous flight arrived from Amsterdam is on-time for arrival. While my next flight from Helsinki back to Singapore was delayed by half an hour due to connecting passengers. As I mention in the Schengen Area Lounge Review, Helsinki has very quick Passport Control (we don’t need to go through Security Control this time). Helsinki seems like to be the next Dubai, giving that there are many luxuries shops. Helsinki Airport is pretty big and modern, they expanded in this Summer. The Lounge is located in the middle of the terminal. Finnair International Area Lounge Helsinki(HEL) , Finland Thursday, August 10 Duration of Visit: 40 Minutes As we entered the lounge, we saw the signs to Sauna and Shower Area to our left. This Lounge is famous for Sauna. Due to time limits, we did not go for sauna and just snap a photo at the door. The shower is par for a Business Class Lounge in Europe. The lounge has a selection of both non-alcohol and alcohol drinks, which is quite nice. Fi...

Taxing in Helsinki Taxing in Helsinki Helsinki Jet Bridge My flight from Helsinki landed at 2:25 PM, taxied for 10 minutes and eventually parked at the gate at 2:40 PM. Due to security and Passport control is lightning quick. We decided to review the lounge. Again, due to time limits. We only take very limited photos. Finnair Schengen Area Lounge Helsinki (HEL) , Finland Tuesday, August 1 Duration of Visit: 20 Minutes Finnair Logo at Finnair Helsinki Schengen Area Lounge There is a very grand Finnair Logo behind the check-in desk. Map of Finnair Helsinki Schengen Area Lounge Mango Smoothie in Finnair Helsinki Schengen Area Lounge We arrive at the lounge at about 3:00. The lounge is par with other Europe Schengen Area Lounge but with a little bit leading in drinks. This Lounge even features Mango smoothies, Mint and lemon with water. Working area at Finnair Helsinki Schengen Area Lounge This lounge is very Nordicish, given that is "Simple and useful" Departure In...

We arrive at Helsinki from Guangzhou at about 2:40PM when we get through security and passport control is about 3:00PM. Thanks God that Helsinki's security and passport control is very fast, or else I think that we have a shortage of time and not review Finnair lounge at Helsinki Schengen area (which is coming soon). Finnair Airbus 321 Helsinki Terminal 2 I arrive at the gate about 3:30PM and the nice agent asked me if I would like to take pictures of the airplane next to the jet bridge which is definitely great! Air Berlin Boarding stand in Helsinki Hello, Air Berlin and Etihad! Boarding was announced at 3:35PM, starting with business class as usual Finnair 873 Helsinki (HEL) – Paris (CDG) Tuesday, August 1 Depart: 4:05PM Arrive: 6:10PM  Duration: 3hr5min Aircraft: Airbus A321 Seat: 2C (Business Class) Jet Bridge at Helsinki Terminal 2 Jet bridge at Helsinki is quite long and wide, flight was on-time and it started bording right at 3:35PM Cabin View Business Class middle...