All hand baggage must be placed on the security control line for x-ray scanning. Loose items must be placed on a plastic tray available at the line. Only Helsinki Airport’s security control uses new technology, which is why Finavia’s security control at other airports operates differently from Helsinki Airport’s security control. See the more detailed instructions below.

Security control at Helsinki Airport Departures

1) Proceed to security control by presenting your printed or electronic boarding pass to the digital gate scanner.


2) When you come to the security control line, place all hand luggage and loose items on a tray for scanning.

  • Put your keys and coins in your bag or coat pocket. If they are carried in trouser pockets and other clothing, they will set off unnecessary alarms.
  • Take off your coat or jacket and any other items containing metal, such as watches, belts and large pieces of jewellery. Often, the heels of shoes also contain metal, so you can remove your shoes for scanning if your wish.
  • No more than two litres of liquids per passenger may be carried in hand baggage.
  • There is no need to remove electronics and liquids from bags.
  • You can carry the baby food and medicines you need during your trip in your hand baggage.


3) Walk through the metal detector gate. If you set off the metal detector, you will be asked to be checked using the security scanner.


You can also ask for your body and clothes to be checked by hand. If the check is done by hand, the security officer will need to check the inside of your trouser or skirt waistband using their fingers. If you are wearing tall boots or high-top shoes, you may be asked to take them off.


Security control at Finavia’s regional airports and security control for transfer passengers at Helsinki Airport

1) Present your printed or electronic boarding pass to the digital gate scanner or to the security officer.

2) When you come to the security control line, place all hand baggage and loose items on a tray for scanning.

  • Put your keys and coins in your bag or coat pocket. If they are carried in trouser pockets and other clothing, they will set off unnecessary alarms.
  • Take off your coat or jacket and any other items containing metal, such as watches, belts and large pieces of jewellery. Often, the heels of shoes also contain metal, so you can remove your shoes for scanning if your wish.
  • Remove any laptops, tablets, cameras, power banks and other devices containing a battery or batteries from your bag. Laptops and tablets should also be taken out of their sleeves. The tablet’s protective cover does not need to be removed. Small devices containing a button cell battery, such as car keys, can be left in the bag.
  • Remove all liquids, liquid medicines and baby food from the bag. Pack liquids amounting to less than 100 ml in one 1-litre resealable bag.

3) Walk through the metal detector gate.


If you set off the metal detector gate, a security officer must determine why this has happened. You will be asked to remove any items that may have caused the alarm and then walk through the metal detector again.


It may also be necessary to conduct a pat-down search on your body and your clothes. If necessary, the security officer will check the inside of your trouser or skirt waistband using their fingers.