Kajaani Airport serves the main city of the Kainuu region, in eastern Finland, about 10 km from the city center.
It is an access point for the wild nature of the Kainuu region, including Hiidenportti National Park, and is also a destination for birdwatching enthusiasts.
How to get to Kajaani Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to KAJ
Parking near Kajaani Airport
A small parking area is located a short distance from the terminal.
The parking is unattended, but fees remain modest.
How to get to Kajaani from KAJ
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Car rental at Kajaani Airport
A limited number of car rental companies is available in the arrivals area.
For rental, you only need a driver's license, passport, and credit card.
Hotels near Kajaani Airport
Kajaani centre
Airport shuttle coordinated with flight times, 15-20 minutes; taxi (Korpitaxi or Kajaani Regional Taxi) 10-15 minutes.
Best for: Any stay in the city, with the railway station, castle and museums just a few minutes' walk from the hotels.
- Railway station, the ruins of Kajaani Castle and the Kainuu Museum within walking distance of the hotels in the centre
- Several chain hotel options with sauna and an on-site restaurant, useful on long winter evenings
- No properties near the terminal: every stopover still means a 15-20-minute shuttle or taxi ride
- Outside flight hours the shuttle isn't available and only the taxi remains
Recommended hotels
- Original Sokos Hotel Valjus In the heart of Kajaani for over a century, a 10-minute walk from the station and a few minutes from the Kainuu Museum and the castle; the Sulo restaurant on the ground floor. View availability
- Hotel Kajanus On the bank of the Kajaaninjoki River, next to the Kaukametsä congress centre; 181 rooms, breakfast included and free sauna for guests. View availability
- Hotel Kajaani Overlooking the river, a 10-minute walk from the station and about 1 km from the centre's shopping area; a quiet setting surrounded by water and greenery. View availability
Karolineburg
Less than 1 km from Kajaani's centre, walkable; from the airport it's about 15-20 minutes by car or taxi, as for the rest of the city.
Best for: Anyone who prefers a quieter stay on a historic estate while still staying a few minutes' walk from the centre.
- A rural estate from 1836, the northernmost in Finland, with a French-style garden and a private sauna in some rooms
- A quieter atmosphere than the riverside hotels, while still staying a few steps from the centre
- The restaurant is run by Hotel Kajanus in the neighbouring estate, not inside the main building
- Fewer rooms than the large chain hotels in the centre: it fills up sooner during event periods
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
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Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is modestly sized, consistently with regional traffic.
It's advisable to be at the airport 1 hour in advance for flights.
Map of Kajaani Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. What can you do near Kajaani?
Explore the wilderness of the Kainuu region, including Hiidenportti National Park, also a destination for birdwatching enthusiasts.
Q. What is there to see in central Kajaani besides the surrounding nature?
The ruins of Kajaani Castle, a 17th-century fortress on the Kajaaninjoki river, along with a museum dedicated to the folklore of the Kainuu region.
Q. Does Kajaani airport have many flights?
Connections are generally less frequent than at major hubs: always check the active schedules before planning your itinerary.
Q. Is it worth renting a car in Kajaani?
Yes, it's useful for exploring the surrounding nature of the Kainuu region, with some rental operators present directly at the airport.
Flight board
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