Olavinlinna
A 15th-century medieval castle on an island, home to the Savonlinna Opera Festival each summer.
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Airport · Savonlinna, Finland
Savonlinna SVL
9 km from central Savonlinna. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
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- IATA · ICAO
- SVL · EFSA
About the airport
Savonlinna Airport is about 10 km north-east of Savonlinna. It serves Savonlinna 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
Taxi
Taxis are available at the airport, but at a small airport it is best to book ahead. About 15 min to central Savonlinna.
Airport map
Terminal
A single small terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. Most scheduled flights are operated by Finnair.
Savonlinna
Things to do in Savonlinna
Savonlinna is a city between lakes in south-eastern Finland, famous for Olavinlinna castle and its summer opera festival.
Frequently asked questions
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.
How many terminals does Savonlinna airport have?
Savonlinna has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Savonlinna?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The terminal building: Antti Bilund, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The terminal and the control tower: Otto Karikoski, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- 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