Platinum corner (Schengen area)
★3.7(915 reviews)HEL · intra- Schengen departures
Finnair's top-tier corner on the Schengen side — for premium status flyers within Europe.
The Finnair Platinum corner is the airline's premium space on Helsinki's Schengen side — effectively the intra-Europe equivalent of the non-Schengen Platinum Wing. It sits airside alongside the new Finnair Lounge and is set aside for Finnair's top-tier Plus members and eligible oneworld status holders flying within the Schengen Area. The corner gives Finnair's most frequent European flyers a calmer, more exclusive place to wait than the busier main Schengen lounge, with the same Nordic design language and a focus on quiet and comfort before a short-haul departure.
Crowding · rarely crowded
A quiet place to handle email or a quick call before a short-haul flight, with Wi-Fi, power at many seats and calm surroundings. Best for light work rather than a long focused session.
A lighter spread suited to short-haul intra-Europe departures — snacks, a light buffet and a bar with wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks plus coffee and tea. As a top-tier space, it keeps things calm and well-stocked rather than aiming for a full long-haul buffet.
Dietary: Vegetarian options
After clearing security on the Schengen side, follow the Finnair lounge signage; the Platinum corner sits alongside the new Finnair Lounge.
- 01Check in at the terminal
- 02Clear security
- 03Continue into the Schengen departures area
- 04Follow Finnair lounge signage to the Platinum corner
Landmarks: Schengen departures area · Alongside the new Finnair Lounge
ℹ intra- Schengen departures, Near Gates 21-22, Central Plaza, near EXIT - escalators/elevator to 3rd floor, AfterSecurity
oneworld Sapphire & Emeraldoneworld Sapphire Status or Business Class Ticket
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This is the Schengen-side counterpart to the non-Schengen Platinum Wing — top-tier status only.
Use it for intra-Europe departures; for long-haul, the Platinum Wing is on the non-Schengen side.
It's quieter than the main Finnair Lounge next door, thanks to the restricted access.
Finnair Plus Gold and business-class passengers should use the main Finnair Lounge instead.
Pair a coffee and a light bite here before a short hop within Europe.
Quick answers.
Top-tier Finnair Plus members and oneworld Emerald cardholders on Schengen departures. It's the intra-Europe counterpart to the non-Schengen Platinum Wing.
The Platinum corner is the higher, quieter tier reserved for top-status members, while the main Finnair Lounge serves a wider set of Finnair and oneworld passengers.
Airside on the Schengen side of Helsinki's terminal, alongside the new Finnair Lounge, for intra-Europe departures.
