Puijo Tower
An observation tower on top of Puijo hill, with views over Kuopio and its lakes.
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Airport · Kuopio, Finland
Kuopio KUO
14 km from central Kuopio. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 14 km
- terminals
- 1
- local time
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- IATA · ICAO
- KUO · EFKU
About the airport
Kuopio Airport is in Rissala (Siilinjärvi), about 15 km north of Kuopio. It serves Kuopio and the surrounding region, with scheduled flights, mainly to Helsinki, that connect with the rest of Finland and with international destinations.
Terminals
It has a single small terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. Most scheduled flights are operated by Finnair, so the number of daily departures is small; check the schedule before planning your trip.
Services
Services are basic and follow the flight schedule. Finavia airports offer free wifi. It is best to book a taxi or rental car in advance.
Getting to the city
Bus
Bus connections run between the airport and the centre, often timed to match flights. Check the current timetable before travelling.
Taxi
Taxis are available at the airport, but at a small airport it is best to book ahead. About 20 min to central Kuopio.
Airport map
Terminal
A single small terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. Most scheduled flights are operated by Finnair.
Kuopio
Things to do in Kuopio
Kuopio is the capital of North Savo, on the shore of Lake Kallavesi. It is a city of lakes, known for kalakukko, the fish pie typical of the region.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Kuopio?
Kuopio airport is about 14 km from central Kuopio.
How do I get from the airport to central Kuopio?
From Kuopio airport you can take Bus and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Kuopio airport have?
Kuopio has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Kuopio?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The terminal building: Ras, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Inside the terminal: Ras, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The airport and its runway from the air: VirtuaaliAnu, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Puijo Tower: VirtuaaliAnu, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Mercado cubierto de Kuopio: kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Kuopio Cathedral: kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Orthodox Church Museum: Opa at Finnish Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons