Originally Posted by
BAfave
After many years flying BA I have a new experience looming ... never flown from terminal 3 before!
What are the BA lounge(s) like in T3? as good as T5?
Whats the lounge situation in HEL?
and while I am on what is the taxi situation on arrival in HEL and rough cost to central Helsinki?
Thanks in anticipation
Lounges are not as good as, but are still good. Fortunately fast-track security and the Lounges help you avoid the scrum in this terminal. The main departure lounge resembles a refugee camp most times of the day. Careful stepping over the bodies on the floor as you make your way to the Lounges.
Buses to the plane.
The Lounge at HEL is by gate 37 and is very nice. It's very large with decent snack foods (sandwiches, salads, soup).
A taxi should be around EUR50, but I would take the bus, it's just as quick. The Finnair bus goes direct to the Continental Hotel and the Railway Station. The 615 goes to the Hilton (and on to the Railway Station) and runs every 10 mins or so. Both buses stop right outside the international arrivals area.