Turku Airport serves Turku, Finland's oldest city and its former capital, approximately 8 km from the city center.
Turku is known for its medieval castle, cathedral, and as a departure point for the Åland Islands archipelago and the southwestern Finnish coast.
How to get to Turku Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to TKU
Parking near Turku Airport
The airport manages official parking right in front of the terminal.
It is video-monitored; approximately 2–4 euros per hour.
How to get to Turku from TKU
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Turku Airport
The most established car rental companies operate from the arrivals area.
A rental requires only a driver's license, passport, and credit card.
Hotels near Turku Airport
Historic centre and the market square
Föli bus 1 to the airport in about 13 minutes from the central stops; by taxi the trip takes just a few minutes longer at peak times.
Best for: Those who want the Aura river, the market square and the cathedral within walking distance, with the airport bus just steps from the hotel.
- The Aura river, the market square and the cathedral walkable from most hotels
- Frequent bus 1 to the airport, with no need to change
- No direct railway link with the airport: it is still a bus or a taxi
- At weekends the streets around the market square stay lively and noisy until late
Recommended hotels
- Scandic Hamburger Börs A historic hotel open since 1894, right on the market square and a few steps from the Aura river. View availability
- Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel, Turku Overlooking the Aura river right in the centre, a few minutes on foot from the market square. View availability
- Solo Sokos Hotel Turun Seurahuone A historic building in the heart of the centre, a few steps from the market square and the shopping streets. View availability
Kupittaa
Kupittaa station, one minute on foot from the hotel via a covered underpass, is served by trains to Helsinki; the historic centre and the market square are about 2.5 km away, 15 minutes on foot or a few minutes by bus.
Best for: Those arriving or leaving by train who prefer having the station one minute on foot away, accepting being a little outside the historic centre.
- Direct, covered access to Kupittaa railway station
- A university and sports district, quieter than the centre in the evening
- The market square and the cathedral are not within easy walking distance
- Few independent restaurants in the immediate vicinity of the hotel
Recommended hotels
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Terminal guide
The terminal is compact, consistent with its role as a regional hub serving southwestern Finland.
An arrival time of 1.5 hours before departure is advised.
Map of Turku Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Was Turku the capital of Finland?
Yes, until 1812, when the capital was moved to Helsinki; it remains the country's oldest city.
Q. Is Turku a good starting point for the Åland Islands?
Yes, regular ferries depart from Turku's port to the Åland archipelago and to Sweden.
Q. What can you visit in the archipelago near Turku?
The Turku archipelago (Saaristomeri), one of the most extensive in the world by number of islands, explorable by boat from the city's harbor in the summer months.
Q. What is there to see in Turku?
The medieval castle, the cathedral and the banks of the Aura river, the heart of the city's social life with floating cafés and venues.
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