Finland has reported a historic surge in citizenship approvals in 2025, reflecting major shifts in its immigration landscape.
Helsinki Airport
Finland temporarily suspended all operations at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) early Friday after authorities issued an emergency drone warning across the Uusimaa region.
Qatar Airways resumes Helsinki and Tokyo Haneda flights from 15 July, scaling to daily operations from 1 August 2026.
China Southern Airlines (CZ) has launched its first nonstop route connecting Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) with Helsinki Airport (HEL).
Finland has once again secured its position as the world’s happiest country, and this year it is inviting travelers to experience that happiness firsthand through a unique tourism initiative.
Emirates will begin daily nonstop Dubai–Helsinki flights from October 2026, introducing the A350 and Finland’s only year-round direct UAE connection.
Finnair (AY) will add Melbourne (MEL) to its long-haul network in October 2026, operating a daily service via Bangkok (BKK) from Helsinki (HEL).
Finnair (AY) faced scrutiny after a family reported that their child went hungry on the long-haul return sector between Helsinki (HEL) and Dubai (DXB).
Finnair grounded eight Airbus A321s after discovering that cleaning crews may have damaged fire-retardant seat coatings, disrupting over 20 flights daily.
Let’s explore the top 10 international airports that travelers loved most in 2025, and why they’re more than just gateways to the skies.