Light snow and low visibility disrupt flights at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport on 21 January
A morning of light snow and 600-foot ceilings forced Helsinki-Vantaa Airport into IFR operations on 21 January, causing de-icing backlogs and average delays of 25-45 minutes. Finnair and other carriers trimmed schedules, while Finavia urged passengers to arrive early and monitor updates. The disruption highlights winter-weather risks for time-critical business travel through Finland’s main hub.
Jan 22, 2026
