Vantaa: Finland's airport city
Complete guide to living in Vantaa - home to Helsinki Airport. Diverse communities, affordable housing, and excellent connections.
Vantaa is Finland's fourth-largest city with 252,000 residents. Home to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, it offers affordable living with excellent transport connections to Helsinki.
Airport access
Living near Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is ideal for frequent travelers.
Diversity
One of Finland's most diverse cities with 20%+ international population.
Affordable
Lower rents than Helsinki proper with excellent HSL connections.
Nature
Extensive parks, forests, and green areas throughout the city.
| Zona | Alquiler | Ambiente | Transporte | Ideal para |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tikkurila | €750-1,200 | Administrative center, rail hub | 20 min to Helsinki | Commuters |
| Myyrmäki | €650-1,000 | Shopping, cultural, diverse | 15 min by train | Families |
| Aviapolis | €700-1,100 | Airport area, business parks | 25 min to Helsinki | Airport workers |
| Korso | €550-850 | Affordable, suburban | 25 min by train | Budget-conscious |
Aviation, logistics, and service sectors dominate. Good opportunities in retail and business services.
Principales industrias
Principales empleadores
Part of HSL system. Train connections through Tikkurila hub. Direct airport train.
~50,000 international residents (20%+) (Source: Statistics Finland)
Recursos Oficiales
- Vantaa Multicultural Centre Monikulttuurikeskus
- Find accommodation
- Get Finnish ID from DVV
- Get HSL travel card (ABC zones)
- Open bank account
- Register at DVV