Edit:
Flight restrictions are valid until Monday April 19, 6 pm. There are no arriving or departing flights from Finavia Airports.
The volcanic ash plume will stay above Finland for several days. The development is monitored continuously. The forecast is made until Thursday 2 pm finnish time.
We will do the next update about the situation April 18, 2 pm (finnish time).
The volcanic ash plume continues to stay above Finland so the flight restrictions are still valid until further notice.
All the other airports are closed except Helsinki Airport. Helsinki Airport terminal area before the security checks will remain open for the time being. Terminal area (gate area) after the security control is closed.
Finavia provides blankets and a possibility to use a shower without a charge for passengers staying at the airport. There are also water points in terminals where passengers can have fresh water. Also, a free wireless internet is available at Helsinki Airport.
Our next update about the situation is approximately April 18, 2 am (local finnish time).
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