Lappeenranta Airport serves the city on Lake Saimaa, Finland's largest lake, about 3 km from the city center, not far from the Russian border.
Lappeenranta is known for its historic fortress and as a base for cruises on Lake Saimaa.
How to get to Lappeenranta Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to LPP
Parking near Lappeenranta Airport
The parking is near the terminal and of limited size.
There is no security service provided, but costs remain modest.
How to get to Lappeenranta from LPP
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Lappeenranta Airport
A limited number of car rental operators have a desk in the arrivals area.
Required documents are just a driving licence, passport and credit card.
Hotels near Lappeenranta Airport
Centre and harbour on Lake Saimaa
About 3 km from the airport: 10 minutes by taxi, with local buses often timed to match low-cost flight schedules.
Best for: Those who want the harbour, the fortress and Lake Saimaa within walking distance, with the airport just minutes away by taxi.
- Lake Saimaa harbour, the historic fortress and the centre within walking distance of most hotels
- Short distances: every hotel in the city is still just minutes from the airport
- Few independent restaurants stay open off-season, when the charter flights stop
- The range of chain hotels is limited compared with bigger Finnish cities
Recommended hotels
- Original Sokos Hotel Lappee In the centre of Lappeenranta, about 500 metres from Lake Saimaa. View availability
- Scandic Patria On Kauppakatu, in the heart of the city's shopping and pedestrian centre. View availability
- Hotelli Rakuuna Housed in a former red-brick cavalry barracks from 1889, about 1 km from the airport and close to the harbour; simple rooms in the former dormitories, with bicycles available for guests. View availability
- Boutique Hotel Lähde Rooms set in the historic 1912 Lappeenranta spa building, with an indoor spa and buffet breakfast included; 11 minutes on foot from the harbour. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
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Families & Children
Terminal guide
As a regional hub, the terminal has modest dimensions.
Play it safe: 1.5 hours of advance time before flights is the wisest approach.
Map of Lappeenranta Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is Lake Saimaa?
Finland's largest lake, with an extensive network of cruises and islands: Lappeenranta is one of the main bases for exploring it.
Q. What is there to see in Lappeenranta?
The historic fortress overlooking the lakefront, with museums and 18th-century buildings, as well as the harbor from which lake cruises depart.
Q. How far is central Lappeenranta from the airport?
About 2 km, a 5-minute taxi ride, among the shortest in the Finnish network.
Q. Is Lappeenranta close to the Russian border?
Yes, it's one of the Finnish cities closest to the border with Russia.
Flight board
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