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• I flew from Helsinki to London with the low-cost European airline Ryanair. 
• My flight was as a consequence of depart simply earlier than 11 p.m. however was delayed for an hour.
• I used to be dreading the late-night delay. However the airport turned out to be so enjoyable I barely seen the time.

I flew from Helsinki to London with the low-cost European airline Ryanair.

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My flight was as a consequence of depart simply earlier than 11 p.m. however once I arrived on the airport it was delayed by virtually an hour.

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I used to be dreading the wait however the Finnish airport turned out to be so enjoyable I barely seen the delay.

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Safety was fast as a consequence of Helsinki airport’s 3D scanners. I did not need to take away my laptop computer or liquids and was via to the gates inside quarter-hour.

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The airport was full of huge open areas that includes conventional Finnish wooden paneling and plenty of pure mild.

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The pre-security space even had a small backyard with a tree. Finnish design is thought for attempting to convey the skin in.

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The airport had a variety of retailers that have been open late together with a Finnish designer retailer, Marimekko. It is identified for its unique prints and shiny colours.

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The airport was quiet and there was no queue for passport management. I used to be the one traveler going via the gates and had my choose of 5 border management officers.

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By safety, there have been plenty of completely different eating places and cuisines, together with a Moomin cafe.

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The airport even had an interactive map — like one you’d discover in a mall — so I might see what was nonetheless open.

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Regardless that it was late, I discovered a Nordic restaurant and a kiosk promoting sizzling canines and pizza.

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The restaurant was a bit dear so I opted for the 4 euro ($4.30) pizza.

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There was a variety of various seating choices within the airport, together with rocking chairs, all with a number of locations to cost units.

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I took my meals and settled down in one of many reclining seats to observe the sundown.

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The airport was peaceable and even had birdsong enjoying within the loos.

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The airport additionally had glorious Wifi that was quick sufficient to stream a film.

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There was even sizzling water on faucet and a store promoting tea luggage.

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By the point they referred to as my flight, I felt relaxed and able to fly.

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