Savonlinna Airport serves the lakeside city of Savonlinna, in the heart of Finland's lake region, approximately 15 km from the city center.
Savonlinna is renowned for the medieval Olavinlinna Castle, home each summer to the prestigious Savonlinna Opera Festival.
How to get to Savonlinna Airport
By Car
By Train
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Average travel time to SVL
Parking near Savonlinna Airport
The compact parking is reachable on foot in just minutes from the terminal.
There is no direct surveillance, but rates remain moderate.
How to get to Savonlinna from SVL
By Train
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Car rental at Savonlinna Airport
Not all car rental brands are represented—only some have a desk.
Requirements consist of a driving licence, passport and credit card.
Hotels near Savonlinna Airport
Centre and Linnankatu
Free airport shuttle, timed to flight arrivals, about 20 minutes to the Kauppatori; alternatively a taxi (Savonlinna Taxi), 15-20 minutes, 25-35€.
Best for: Any stay: here are Olavinlinna castle, the Kauppatori and the lakeside promenade, with the free airport shuttle reaching the square itself.
- A free shuttle that waits for every arriving flight, with no need to book it
- Olavinlinna castle, the Kauppatori and Lake Saimaa walkable from the hotels on Linnankatu
- Few flights a day: outside flight times the shuttle is not available and a taxi is needed
- In high summer, during the Opera Festival, the central hotels fill up well in advance
Recommended hotels
- Original Sokos Hotel Seurahuone Savonlinna Right on the Kauppatori and Lake Saimaa, a few steps from Olavinlinna castle; many rooms and the Seurahuone Apartments have a lake view. View availability
- Hotel Hospitz A 1930 building designed by architect Wivi Lönn, on Lake Saimaa about 400 metres from Olavinlinna; a garden with apple trees, a Finnish sauna and a dock for those arriving by boat. View availability
- Cafe-Restaurant & Hotel Saima A boutique property with just 6 rooms in one of the oldest buildings of the old town, on Linnankatu; garden and terrace at the café-restaurant on the ground floor. View availability
- Boutique Hotel SAVOIR A small property with a garden and terrace, about 1.9 km from the station; a more intimate alternative to the large hotels on the Kauppatori. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
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Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is modest in size, reflecting the seasonal traffic tied to the summer festival.
Passengers should arrive 1.5 hours before departure.
Map of Savonlinna Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is the Savonlinna Opera Festival?
One of Europe's most renowned opera festivals, held every July inside the medieval Olavinlinna Castle: book flights and accommodation well in advance.
Q. What is there to see in Savonlinna besides the festival?
Olavinlinna Castle itself, open to visitors all year round, and cruises on the lake system surrounding the city.
Q. Is it better to reach Savonlinna by train instead of by plane?
The train from Helsinki takes about 4-5 hours with a possible change, versus about 50 minutes by air: a useful alternative if you can't find a seat on the seasonal flights, which are particularly in demand during the Opera Festival.
Q. Does Savonlinna airport have flights all year round?
Connections are generally more frequent in summer, coinciding with the festival: always check the active schedules for your travel period.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights