- Capital: London
- Form of government: Constitutional monarchy
- Area: 242,495 km2
- Religion: 59,5% Christianity, 25,7% No Religion, 4,4% Islam
- Phone number: +44
- Language English
- Time difference: -2
- Population: 67,886,004 (2021)
- Currency: British Pound (GBP)
- Pääkaupunki: Lontoo
English airports: Heathrow Airport in London, Gatwick Airport in London, Manchester Airport, Luton Airport in London, Liverpool Airport. Finnair, Norwegian and British Airways have several daily flights from Helsinki to London, Manchester and Edinburgh. Ryanair has flights from Tampere to London.
The train is a very efficient way to get to know Great Britain. The National Rail website also includes all timetables and route guides.
The Euro star train service connects London directly to several European cities such as Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam,
Through the Channel Tunnel. It is a popular option for travelers from Western Europe and offers a quick and efficient way to get to the UK. This option combines train and ferry travel, allowing passengers to travel from certain European cities.
National Rail -Website also includes all timetables and route guides.
There are several ferry routes from the UK that connect the UK to Ireland, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain and even the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. The most important ports are Dover, Portsmouth, Plymouth and Holy head. Ferry companies such as DFDS, P&O Ferries and Brittany Ferries offer services for both passengers and vehicles.
Cruise ships: The UK is a popular destination for cruise ships and Southampton is one of the most common ports of call for transatlantic cruises. By road (from Ireland) You can drive to the UK from Ireland using ferry services that connect Irish ports to Welsh ports such as Holy head, Fish guard and Pembroke, or English ports, such as Liverpool. This option is particularly convenient if you are bringing a vehicle. By private boat or yacht: If you are coming from nearby European countries or the Channel Islands, you can arrive in the UK by private boat and disembark at a number of coastal ports. However, it is important to check UK Border Force docking and entry regulations beforehand.
Bus services: Bus companies operate routes, Euro lines, which include routes all over England, as well as ferry routes, offering a budget-friendly option.
Embassy of Finland, London Address: 38 Chesham Place, SW1X 8HW – Tel. + 44-20-7838 6200 Email: sanomat.lon@formin.fi – Website: www.finemb.org.uk
- Travel bulletin from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Generally safe. Beware of pickpockets and traffic. The level of threat of international terrorism remained serious. Read more