Kärdla Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

Kärdla airport is a small airfield about 6 km from the village, the main air gateway to the island of Hiiumaa. Bus line 6241 links the terminal to the centre in about 8 minutes (ticket 1.50-2 euros) with departures tied to flight times, while a local taxi drives right up to the terminal building. Kärdla is a small village, with the harbour, the church and the central square all a few minutes from one another: it has no distinct districts, only the choice between sleeping in the village or more isolated in the island's nature.

Kärdla, the village

City centre · Bus line 6241 Kärdla bus station-Keskväljak-Padu-Linnumäe-Airport, about 8 minutes, departing 50 minutes before every flight; by taxi the ride is quicker, just a few minutes.

Best for: Those who want the harbour, the central square and Kärdla's church within walking distance, with the airport just a few minutes by bus or taxi.

Pros

Kärdla's harbour, with its little lighthouse and seafront cafés, reachable on foot from the centre
Renovated central square, with covered market and cultural centre, the heart of the village's life

Cons

Outside the high summer season many places around the harbour stay closed
The bus to the airport is tied to flight times: outside those windows a taxi is needed

Recommended hotels in this area

Padu Hotell: About 1 km from the centre of Kärdla, family-run with wood-fired sauna, café-bar and bicycle rental; the beach is about a 5-minute drive away.
Hotell Sõnajala: In a green, quiet area on the edge of Kärdla, about 1.5 km from the centre and the beach; appreciated for its calm despite the closeness to the village.
Kapteni tuba - Captains room - Central Square in Kärdla: Room right on Kärdla's central square, steps from shops, market and cultural centre; the most affordable option for those who want to stay in the village.

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