A scenic flight over Helsinki is an incredible way to get to know the Finnish capital. Find out all about this unique experience.
As I boarded my flight from London to Helsinki, I couldn’t help but snap away out of the window as we were coming in to land. Fairytale forests, the impressive Suomenlinna Fortress, and beautiful archipelago filled my plane window. It was absolutely breathtaking.
Over the next few days, while visiting the city as part of Visit Helsinki’s #HelsinkiSecret campaign, I explored the city on foot, by tram, boat, kayak and big wheel. However I never expected for a moment that I’d be taking to the skies in a 4-seater Cessna!
Jutta, a friendly local contacted me via twitter asking if I fancied a unique birds-eye view of the city.
Looking forward to have U in #Helsinki as well, loads of secrets waiting for you! Fancy flying above Hki? @HeathrowAirport @WanderlustChloe
— Jutta/Taiga Colors (@TaigaColors) May 30, 2016
What could she possibly mean? We continued to chat back and forth and days later arranged to meet at Helsinki Central Station. From there we travelled 30 minutes by bus to Malmi Airport. Just 10km from the city, the small airport boasts around 40,000 landings every year.