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TKU Turku Airport

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Turku Airport (TKU) serves Turku, about 7 km north of Turku. 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.

IATATKU
ICAOEFTU
ServesTurku
From centre7 km
Non-stop7
Airlines7
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Elevation49 m

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The airport in numbers

Turku Airport — facts & history

We pulled Turku Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 133,137 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 454,948 in 2012.

Passengers / year
133,137
as of 2022
Peak traffic
454,948
in 2012
Elevation
49 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Finavia
Passengers per year, 1998–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Turku Airport to Turku

The airport is about 7 km north of Turku, about 21 minutes by road in normal traffic.

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. Estimated fare to the centre: €14–€22.

Tipping: Not customary.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~21 min€14–€22
Private transfer~21 minfixed upfront
Car rental~21 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From TKU to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Tampere137 km144 min€191–€303
Helsinki152 km160 min€211–€335
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Turku Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€14–€22 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

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

Route network

Where you can fly from Turku Airport

Non-stop flights to about 7 destinations, operated by 7 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Scandinavian Airlines System · Finnair · Air Baltic · NextJet · Thai Airways International · Wizz Air · Norwegian Air Shuttle

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Turku 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 Turku Airport

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

Rates in Turku shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Turku Airport to the centre of Turku?
Helsinki (HEL): the I/P line train from the terminal to the centre in ~30 min. The airport is about 7 km north of Turku, about 21 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Turku Airport to Turku?
Roughly €14–€22 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Turku Airport?
Metered taxi (compare — fares are deregulated). Uber and Bolt are legal.
What's the cheapest way from Turku Airport to Turku?
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 Turku 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 Turku Airport?
About 7 destinations, including Stockholm, Mariehamn, Alicante, Gdansk. 7 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 Turku 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 Turku Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Turku 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

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