Vaasa Airport serves the coastal city of Vaasa on the Gulf of Bothnia, approximately 10 km from the city center, historically linked to Sweden (only about 80 km from the Swedish coast via ferry).
Vaasa has a significant Swedish-speaking community and is an important energy and educational center on the western Finnish coast.
How to get to Vaasa Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to VAA
Parking near Vaasa Airport
Parking managed by the airport is located in front of the terminal.
It is video-monitored; approximately 2–3 euros per hour.
How to get to Vaasa from VAA
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Vaasa Airport
Leading car rental brands have a desk in the arrivals area.
A rental requires a driver's license, passport, and credit card.
Hotels near Vaasa Airport
Vaasa centre and the station
13 km from the airport: taxi 10-15 minutes (25-35€), bus line 4 about 20 minutes (3-4€) with a schedule coordinated with flights.
Best for: Those who want the market, the historic centre and the train to Helsinki or Seinäjoki just steps from the room.
- Station, covered market and the Rewell Center walkable from all the hotels in the area
- Taxi cheaper than in other Finnish cities of similar size
- Bus line 4 is infrequent outside flight times, so in practice a taxi is almost always better
- Nightlife is concentrated in a few venues around the market, less lively than in the nearby university cities
Recommended hotels
- Hotel Astor Right across from the station and the Vaasa Travel Centre, three minutes on foot from the Old Market; very high scores for cleanliness and staff. View availability
- Original Sokos Hotel Royal A hotel fully renovated between 2023 and 2026, with the HUIPPU sauna and panoramic pool on the top floor above the rooftops of Vaasa; a few steps from the station. View availability
- Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Vaasa Inside the Rewell shopping centre, on the market square: handy for those who want to shop or catch an early flight without straying far from the stores. View availability
Vaskiluoto and Tropiclandia
About 12 km from the airport (10-15 minutes by car); Vaskiluoto island is 2 km from the station and the centre.
Best for: Families who want to combine the stay with the Tropiclandia water park and a private beach, without giving up a chain hotel.
- Tropiclandia is attached to the hotel, handy for those travelling with children
- Own sandy beach on Gloppet Bay, rare for a chain hotel in Finland
- Isolated from the centre: for dinner outside the hotel a car or a taxi is almost always needed
- Several recent reviews flag rooms in need of renovation and cleanliness issues
Recommended hotels
Airport services
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Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is compact, appropriate to its role as a regional hub on the western coast.
Before flights, it is prudent to arrive with a 1.5-hour buffer.
Map of Vaasa Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Why does Vaasa have strong ties to Sweden?
Because of its geographical proximity (about 80 km by ferry) and the significant Swedish-speaking community in the city.
Q. What is the Kvarken archipelago?
A coastal archipelago near Vaasa, a UNESCO natural heritage site for its distinctive geology linked to post-glacial land uplift.
Q. Does Vaasa Airport have a direct international connection?
Yes, KLM operates a direct flight to Amsterdam Schiphol, an important intercontinental gateway for the whole region.
Q. Can you reach Sweden from Vaasa?
Yes, with the Vaasa-Umeå ferry, a historic maritime connection between Finland and Sweden.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights