Kemi-Tornio Airport - Flight Information and Guide (KEM)

Kemi-Tornio Airport serves the twin cities of Kemi and Tornio, on the Gulf of Bothnia coast at the border with Sweden, about 8 km from both city centers.

It is the access point for the famous Snow Castle (SnowCastle of Kemi), rebuilt every winter, and for icebreaker excursions on the frozen Baltic Sea.

Content verified on 03/09/2026

Official source: www.finavia.fi/en/kemi-tornio

How to get to Kemi-Tornio Airport

Kemi and Tornio are approximately 8 km from the airport: the transfer requires roughly 10–15 minutes by taxi.

By Car

Drivers reach both Kemi and Tornio in approximately 10-15 minutes.

By Train

Kemi railway station, in the city centre, is not directly connected to the airport: reached by taxi.

By Bus

There is no bus service specifically dedicated to airport connections.

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Tips If your goal is the Sampo icebreaker cruise, one of Europe's most famous, book well in advance: places are limited and the operational season is restricted to winter months.

Average travel time to KEM

TrainNot available (downtown station not connected)

Shuttle busNot a dedicated service

Taxi / Private hire10-15 minutes

Parking near Kemi-Tornio Airport

Near the terminal is a reduced-size parking area.

The parking is unstaffed; rates remain accessible nonetheless.

How to get to Kemi from KEM

By Train

Kemi railway station offers connections to Helsinki and Rovaniemi, but is not directly connected to the airport: reachable by taxi in approximately 10-15 minutes.

By Bus

There is no specific bus service dedicated to airport connections.

By Taxi

Taxis generally await in conjunction with flight arrivals; approximately 30-40 euros to Kemi or Tornio, more in the nighttime range (22:00-6:00) or on Sundays.

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Car rental at Kemi-Tornio Airport

In the arrivals area, only some car rental operators are active.

Bring your driver's license, passport, and credit card; winter tires are mandatory during the cold season.

Hotels near Kemi-Tornio Airport

Kemi-Tornio Airport is about 6 km from the centre of Kemi, a city famous for the Snow Castle rebuilt every winter and for the Sampo icebreaker cruises. Anyone staying more than one night finds the area's only real concentration of hotels, restaurants and services in the city centre; there are no direct bus services from the airport, so the transfer is by taxi or rental car.

City centre

Kemi centre

About 6 km and 10 minutes by car or taxi from the airport; there are no direct bus services from the terminal.

Best for: Anyone visiting the Snow Castle or taking the Sampo icebreaker cruise who wants the city centre a few steps from their hotel.

Pros

The Snow Castle is about 1.2 km from the hotels in the centre, reachable even on foot
Restaurants, Kemi's Gothic church and the harbour where the Sampo departs, all within a few minutes

Cons

Outside the Snow Castle season (December-April) the city's tourist offering shrinks considerably
No direct bus service from the airport: you always need a taxi or a rental car

Recommended hotels

Scandic Kemi About 400 metres from Kemi's centre and less than 20 minutes on foot from the Snow Castle; three saunas, indoor pool and an on-site restaurant. View availability

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Airport services

The airport serves the Gulf of Bothnia coastal area with strong winter tourism appeal linked to the Snow Castle and icebreaker cruises.

Shopping & Duty Free

The compact duty-free area also features local specialty products.

Lounges & relaxation

This terminal does not offer dedicated business-class seating areas.

Connectivity & Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi connection is available in the terminal's common areas.

Families & Children

Minimal but concrete assistance is provided for families traveling with children.

Terminal guide

The terminal is small in size, consistent with the airport's regional traffic.

An advance of 1.5 hours is the standard recommended time for flights.

Map of Kemi-Tornio Airport

Frequently asked questions

Q. What is Kemi's Snow Castle?

A castle of snow and ice rebuilt every winter, among the most original attractions of coastal Lapland, with a hotel, restaurant and chapel inside.

Q. What is the Sampo icebreaker cruise?

An excursion aboard a real icebreaker that carves a path through the frozen Baltic Sea, with the chance to swim in the icy water wearing a dry suit: book well in advance, spots are limited.