Savonlinna, Finland

Savonlinna: airports, things to do and where to stay

Savonlinna is a city between lakes in south-eastern Finland, famous for Olavinlinna castle and its summer opera festival.

Savonlinna airports

Savonlinna, Finland

Savonlinna airport is about 9 km from central Savonlinna.

Taxi
Taxis are available at the airport, but at a small airport it is best to book ahead. About 15 min to central Savonlinna.

Savonlinna

A 15th-century medieval castle on an island, home to the Savonlinna Opera Festival each summer.

One of the largest wooden churches in the world, in Kerimäki, now part of Savonlinna.

A red-brick Lutheran church in the town centre.

The harbour and waterfront square, where cruise boats leave in summer.

Which airport serves Savonlinna?

Savonlinna is served by Savonlinna (SVL).

How far is the airport from central Savonlinna?

Savonlinna airport is about 9 km from central Savonlinna.

How do I get from the airport to central Savonlinna?

From Savonlinna airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.

What are the must-sees in Savonlinna?

Highlights of Savonlinna include Olavinlinna, Kerimäki Church, Savonlinna Cathedral, and Harbour.

Photo credits

Olavinlinna: Tulipasylvestris, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Kerimäki Church: Jniemenmaa 10:20, 27 June 2006 (UTC), CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Savonlinna Cathedral: Periegetes, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Harbour: Mikkoau, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons