Helsinki Airport has become the first in Europe to offer sleeping pods for worn-out travellers who are looking to catch a little shut-eye between flights . Already billed as one of the most sleep-friendly airports in the world , Finland ’ s largest airport has installed 19 GoSleep pods which offer privacy and peace for weary passengers . It costs €9 per hour ( approximately £6.50 ) and pillows and blankets are available for the pods , which are located at two gates inside the terminal . Weary travellers can pay €9 per hour for access to one of Helsinki Airport 's new sleeping pods . Finland ’ s largest airport has installed 19 GoSleep pods , which offer privacy and peace , at two gates . Each cocoon-like pod is an ergonomic seat which can be transformed into a bed , with a retractable cover designed to block light and noise . Users can store their hand luggage under the seat and charge their laptops or mobile devices by using a built-in power source . The GoSleep pods were designed and manufactured by Finnish Short Rest Solutions Ltd with the aim of taking some of the stress out of travel . Heikki Koski , Vice President at Helsinki Airport , said : ‘ We wish to provide passengers with an opportunity for stress-free travel and a nap between flights . The GoSleep pods were designed and manufactured by Finnish Short Rest Solutions Ltd. Each cocoon-like pod is an ergonomic seat which can be transformed into a bed , with a retractable cover . ‘ Helsinki Airport has many transit passengers , who may not have had any sleep for a day or are suffering from jet lag . I believe that the service will have genuine demand. ’ While most airports offer comfortable chairs with little privacy , Helsinki Airport tested the pods in a specially-designed rest area in 2013 . The pods were such a hit that the airport decided to purchase nearly a dozen of the chairs and scrap the relaxation area . Officials at Helsinki Airport said they have had positive feedback from passengers . Jussi Piispanen , CEO of Short Rest Solutions Ltd. , said : ‘ The pilot project showed that passengers prefer individual sleeping pods to larger rest areas . ‘ Sleeping pods have aroused wide-spread interest in particular on gate 18 , where they are available for testing for free during the spring . ‘ Based on customer feedback , we will continue to refine the service to make it even more customer-friendly. ’ Helsinki Airport tested the sleeping pods in a specially-designed relaxation area in 2013 . Officials at Helsinki Airport said they have had positive feedback from passengers since the programme quietly launched in mid-February . Last year , the website SleepinginAirports.com ranked Helsinki Airport as the world ’ s third most sleep-friendly hotel , behind Singapore Changi Airport and Seoul ’ s Incheon International Airport . In addition to individual sleeping pods in two public areas , Helsinki Airport offers a book swap for passengers , a free art gallery and free wifi . It is also planning to open 70 new or renovated shops as part of a €900million ( £650million ) development programme with the goal of boosting its annual passenger volume to 20million in 2020 .
Finland 's largest airport has installed 19 GoSleep pods at two gates . Each pod is an ergonomic seat which can be transformed into a bed . They have retractable covers to block light and noise and power outlets . Users can store their hand luggage in a compartment under their seat .