Helsinki

Touch down in Helsinki airport and you’re only 10 miles from the city centre. As the commercial hub of air traffic in Helsinki, the airport welcomes group air charters from across the globe and happily accommodates private jet charter flights.

Arriving in the city itself, you’ll observe the stunning architecture and vibrant seaside mood of the place. Sitting effortlessly alongside stunning natural surroundings, Helsinki is a city that offers a quiet buzz of excitement – laid-back but with plenty to entertain and explore.

For a little luxury Hotel Kämp is arguably Finland’s best known five-star hotel. This beautiful building has been welcoming guests for more than 130 years and offers a spa as well as popular bar and restaurant. But when it comes to accommodation there’s plenty on offer including smaller, boutique stays such as the stunning Lapland Hotels Bulevardi, centrally located and with an in-room sauna in most rooms.

Head into the city and down to the seafront where you’ll be able to book an island-hopping cruise taking in just some of the 300 islets that make up the surrounding archipelago.

If you’re looking to get to know some of Finland’s most famous artists a little better, then head to Tuusula.

Just 20kms from the airport you’ll find this impressive lake, surrounded by the former homes of Alvar Aalto, Jean Sibelius and Aleksis Kivi. Take a tour of the residences of some of the most successful creative minds in the country, surrounded by the beauty of the natural environment.

And with miles of national parks in the region, you can recharge those batteries in nature with plenty of walks and guided hikes at your disposal.

Back into the heart of Helsinki and you can easily spend an afternoon exploring the city on foot or using the world class transport system. Make time to visit the dominating Cathedral and some of the museums on offer, including the fascinating Design Museum, located in the Design District.

If sports appeal, then this is the city for you. From long hikes to sea swimming and even an ice park, this is destination hosted the 2022 IIHF World Championship. And you’ll find plenty of opportunities to take in an ice hockey match or two. You can attend the major championship through our dedicated ice hockey private jet charter.

When it comes to the best time to visit, the continental climate means hotter summers and cold winters so between May and September is ideal. Temperatures will not normally exceed 26°Celsius in July and August, cooling off towards the end of the season.