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I'm travelling from the UK (non-Schengen, Heathrow) to Finland (Vantaa). I have a very brief transfer window and I've noticed on Flight Radar that the flight is always nearly late by 20 minutes, which cuts it a lot shorter. I have a connecting flight from Helsinki to Oulu, and I am 100% sure I have to go through at least passport control but I'm not sure about security too. I only have carry-on luggage but it could still take precious time.

The Finnair website seems a bit ambiguous about it, making it sound like I only need to go through passport control, or through security if I'm travelling TO a non-Schengen airport, but doesn't mention flying in FROM one.

Could someone enlighten me on this? I'm stressing pretty hard.

I already have boarding passes for both.

Mateusz J
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I have previously done tight transfers from Heathrow to a local Finnish airport, via Helsinki - likely very similar flights to your own.

You need to go through passport control (automated gates seemed quickest, sometimes they also have a dedicated "short connection" lane). However, you do not need to go through a security check.

Finnair will put the gates for upcoming flights on the screen of your first flight, make a note of where you need to go and head straight there without delay and you should be fine!

Alex B
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I had exactly this situation today: Coming from a Non-Schengen flight and transferring to a Schengen flight at Helsinki airport. Yes, going through security control was mandatory.

elzell
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