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TMP Tampere-Pirkkala Airport

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Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) serves Tampere, about 14 km southwest of Tampere. 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.

IATATMP
ICAOEFTP
ServesTampere
From centre14 km
Non-stop10
Airlines5
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Elevation119 m

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The airport in numbers

Tampere-Pirkkala Airport — facts & history

We pulled Tampere-Pirkkala Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 168,328 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 709,356 in 2008.

Opened
1979
47 years ago
Passengers / year
168,328
as of 2022
Peak traffic
709,356
in 2008
Elevation
119 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Finavia
Passengers per year, 1998–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Tampere-Pirkkala Airport to Tampere

The airport is about 14 km southwest of Tampere, about 28 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: €23–€36.

Tipping: Not customary.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~20 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~28 min€23–€36
Private transfer~28 minfixed upfront
Car rental~28 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From TMP 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.)
Turku129 km136 min€180–€285
Helsinki156 km164 min€216–€344
Porvoo159 km167 min€220–€350
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Tampere-Pirkkala Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€23–€36 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 Tampere ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Tampere-Pirkkala Airport

Non-stop flights to about 10 destinations, operated by 5 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Ryanair · Finnair · Air China · Scandinavian Airlines System · Thai Airways International

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Tampere-Pirkkala 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 Tampere-Pirkkala Airport

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

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Tampere-Pirkkala Airport to the centre of Tampere?
Helsinki (HEL): the I/P line train from the terminal to the centre in ~30 min. The airport is about 14 km southwest of Tampere, about 28 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Tampere-Pirkkala Airport to Tampere?
Roughly €23–€36 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Tampere-Pirkkala Airport?
Metered taxi (compare — fares are deregulated). Uber and Bolt are legal.
What's the cheapest way from Tampere-Pirkkala Airport to Tampere?
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 Tampere-Pirkkala 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 Tampere-Pirkkala Airport?
About 10 destinations, including Stockholm, Alicante, Bergamo, Budapest. 5 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 Tampere-Pirkkala 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 Tampere-Pirkkala Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Tampere-Pirkkala 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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