Airport

JOE Joensuu Airport

Joensuu Airport (JOE) serves Joensuu. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAJOE
ICAOEFJO
Non-stop1
Airlines1
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Elevation121 m

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The airport in numbers

Joensuu Airport — facts & history

We pulled Joensuu Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 18,755 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 185,943 in 2000.

Opened
1937
89 years ago
Passengers / year
18,755
as of 2022
Peak traffic
185,943
in 2000
Elevation
121 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Finavia
Passengers per year, 1998–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Joensuu Airport to Joensuu

Train & bus: Helsinki (HEL): the I/P line train from the terminal to the centre in ~30 min.

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi (compare — fares are deregulated). Uber and Bolt are legal.

Tipping: Not customary.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Joensuu Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Joensuu ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Joensuu Airport

Non-stop flights to about 1 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Finnair

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Joensuu Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Joensuu Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Joensuu Airport to the centre of Joensuu?
Helsinki (HEL): the I/P line train from the terminal to the centre in ~30 min.
Can I use a ride app from Joensuu Airport?
Metered taxi (compare — fares are deregulated). Uber and Bolt are legal.
What's the cheapest way from Joensuu Airport to Joensuu?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Helsinki (HEL): the I/P line train from the terminal to the centre in ~30 min.
Can I get from Joensuu Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Helsinki (HEL): the I/P line train from the terminal to the centre in ~30 min. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Joensuu Airport?
About 1 destinations, including Helsinki. 1 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Joensuu Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Joensuu Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Joensuu Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026