Oulanka National Park
A park of canyons, rivers and taiga forest, famous for its hiking trails.
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Airport · Kuusamo, Finland
Kuusamo KAO
3 km from central Kuusamo. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
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About the airport
Kuusamo Airport is in north-eastern Finland, a few kilometres from Kuusamo town and about 25-30 km from the Ruka ski resort, close to Oulanka National Park. Finnair connects it with Helsinki, and there are also seasonal flights in winter.
Terminals
A single small terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. Finnair flights from Helsinki and some seasonal routes in winter.
Services
The terminal has a café, free wifi and car rental desks. Transfers to Ruka leave from right outside the airport; in winter it is wise to book ahead.
Getting to the city
Autobús lanzadera
Shuttle buses to Kuusamo and Ruka, mainly in the winter season.
Taxi
Taxis and pre-booked transfers to Kuusamo town (a few minutes) and Ruka (about 25-30 min).
Airport map
Terminal
A single small terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. Finnair flights from Helsinki and some seasonal routes in winter.
Kuusamo
Things to do in Kuusamo
Kuusamo is a town in north-eastern Finland, near the Russian border. It is the gateway to Oulanka National Park, the Karhunkierros trail and the Ruka ski resort.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Kuusamo?
Kuusamo airport is about 3 km from central Kuusamo.
How do I get from the airport to central Kuusamo?
From Kuusamo airport you can take Autobús lanzadera (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Kuusamo airport have?
Kuusamo has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Kuusamo?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The terminal building: Otto Karikoski, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The check-in area: Otto Karikoski, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The terminal seen from the apron: Otto Karikoski, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Oulanka National Park: Ximonic (Simo Räsänen), CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Ruka: Timo_w2s, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Kiutaköngäs: Timo Newton-Syms from Helsinki, Finland & Maidenhead, Berkshire, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Pieni Karhunkierros: Timo Newton-Syms from Helsinki, Finland and Chalfont St Giles, Bucks, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons