Connecting in HEL
Hi everybody,
I'm traveling YYZ-LHR-HEL on an AY ticket (YYZ-LHR operated by BA). I have about 3 hours in HEL before my flight to St.Petersburg departs. The St. Petersburg flight is on a separate AY ticket (AY code-share operated by Rossiya). I'm planning to check one bag.
My question is, do I have to go through immigration in HEL? I'm asking because I'd rather not to if I don't have to as the non-Schengen immigration line up on an evening can be long, judging from my experience last summer. And it's somewhat a hassle to enter Finland, just to check my bag with Rossiya, then line up at immigration to exit Finland again.
However, I do realize I probably cannot check my luggage all the way from Toronto, since the St. Petersburg flight is operated by Rossiya. Anybody has any idea? Thanks very much in advance.