How to find cheap flights to Kuopio Airport (KUO)
Currently, 105 € is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Kuopio Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to KUO for 227 €.
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We recommend booking about four months before your planned departure. This is when you're likely to get the best price on tickets to Kuopio, where Kuopio Airport is located.
Select 'Add nearby airports' when searching to boost your chances of scoring cheap flights to Kuopio. Doing this will give you more choices for where you take off and touch down, along with different fares.
If you're not in a rush to get to Kuopio, consider making a pit stop along the way. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Kuopio Airport by booking a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Kuopio
The cheapest month to get on a flight to Kuopio is typically September.
If you have flexible travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to KUO.
If you want to experience Kuopio at its busiest, lock in your flights to KUO for January. Going on holiday during peak seasons generally means more things to do compared to other times of the year.
Travel in July if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Kuopio are typically cheaper.
With averages of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF), July is when Kuopio is at its warmest. Schedule your visit around your preferred weather conditions to make the most of your time here.
Ranging from -16ºC (3ºF) to 0ºC (32ºF), January has the lowest temperatures.
Hoping for clearer skies? October is the driest month in Kuopio, averaging seven days of rain.
December has the wettest weather. You can expect around 14 days of rainfall if that's when you'll be there.
Travelling to Kuopio Airport (KUO): What you need to know
Take the quickest route to Kuopio with Finnair. This leading airline offers direct flights to Kuopio Airport.
Think about booking your KUO plane ticket with Finnair. It's the carrier with the strongest punctuality record, with up to 71% of flights into this hub showing up on time.
KUO is located in the UTC+2 timezone.
Get some rest shortly after your flight to KUO at Spa Hotel Kunnonpaikka. This comfortable stay is an easy drive from Kuopio Airport.
If you're catching an onward flight from Kuopio Airport or travelling home from there, you've got a good chance of staying on schedule. Up to 95% of all flights out of KUO reach their destination on time.
Getting to central Kuopio from Kuopio Airport (KUO)
Central Kuopio is about 16 kilometres from KUO.
If you're catching a taxi after your flight to KUO, it'll take around 20 minutes to get to the centre.
The ride on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Kuopio is packed with options for a great night's sleep. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to add to your short list:
Kuopio highlights
Jump off your flight to Kuopio and go straight to these must-visit attractions:
Puijo Nature Trails: An impressive preview of everything the city has to offer, this landmark is around 2 kilometres northwest of the centre.
Puijo: Need another great reason to visit Kuopio? This landmark brings in the crowds and is around 3 kilometres northwest of the city centre.
How to get to Iisalmi from Kuopio Airport (KUO)
On your way to the nearby city of Iisalmi? It's about 72 kilometres from KUO. Allow around 1 hour to reach the centre in a taxi or ride-share.
Allow roughly 2 hours 55 minutes if you travel to Iisalmi on public transport.
Travelling from Kuopio Airport (KUO) to Varkaus
About 80 kilometres away, Varkaus is another city that's not far from Kuopio Airport. It'll take you around 11 hours 40 minutes to make the journey by public transport from KUO.
The drive time to Varkaus is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Explore more of Finland
There's a whole lot more to see and do in Finland, starting with Tampere. Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve are must-visits in this city, which is around 274 kilometres southwest of Kuopio. Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) is the most convenient airport for Tampere.
Another city in Finland that has plenty of appeal is Oulu. From Kuopio, it's around 257 kilometres northwest and features highlights like Oulu Cathedral and Nallikari Beach. Work in a visit to Oulujoki too. Oulu Airport (OUL) is the main arrival point for this city.
Or set out for Lahti, about 257 kilometres southwest of Kuopio. Lahti Art Museum, Sibelius hall and The Open-Air Museum of Hollola are among the many reasons to visit.
