How to find cheap flights to Kuusamo Airport (KAO)
257 € is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Kuusamo Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to KAO, the lowest fare is 143 €.
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To find cheap tickets to Kuusamo, where Kuusamo Airport is located, book ten months in advance. That's the general recommendation for scoring the best bargains.
Select 'Add nearby airports' when searching for a better chance of finding cheap flights to Kuusamo. Doing this will give you more choices for where you take off and land, along with different prices.
Think about taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes can often save you money. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Kuusamo Airport.
Best time to go to Kuusamo
The cheapest month to take off on a flight to Kuusamo is typically March.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to KAO, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
February is the most popular month for flights to KAO. It's the perfect time to experience Kuusamo at its liveliest.
Travel in June if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Kuusamo are often more affordable.
Check the weather conditions before you head off. July is the warmest time of year in Kuusamo, with averages of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from around -19ºC (-2ºF) to -4ºC (25ºF).
With seven days of rain on average, September is the driest month in Kuusamo.
The wettest time of year is December. Plan your getaway then and you'll likely get around 14 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Kuusamo Airport (KAO): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and get to Kuusamo quickly. Lock in a direct flight to Kuusamo Airport with one of these top airlines:
Finnair has the best track record for punctuality. Up to 77% of its flights into this airport land as planned, making it a great choice when reserving your KAO plane ticket.
When you step off the plane at KAO, you'll be in the UTC+2 timezone.
Eager to get some sleep after your flight to KAO? These hotels close to Kuusamo Airport offer the perfect place to relax and unwind:
If you're catching a connecting flight from Kuusamo Airport or travelling home from there, your plans are more likely to stay on track. Up to 82% of all flights out of KAO arrive at their destination without delays.
Kuusamo Airport is located in Kuusamo, North Ostrobothnia, Finland.
Getting to central Kuusamo from Kuusamo Airport (KAO)
The distance from KAO to central Kuusamo is about 10 kilometres.
If you're catching a taxi after your flight to KAO, it'll take around 10 minutes to get to the centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 25 minutes.
If you'd love to stay close to the action in Kuusamo, unpack your suitcase at one of these popular options:
Kuusamo highlights
Put these popular attractions on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Kuusamo:
Kujala Reindeer Farm: An ideal place to begin your tour of the city, this landmark is around 11 kilometres north of the city centre.
Hannu Hautala Nature Photography Centre: This is just one more reason to visit this city. A top landmark, it's around 2 kilometres southwest of the centre of Kuusamo.
How to get to Taivalkoski from Kuusamo Airport (KAO)
Starting your trip in Taivalkoski? From KAO, it'll take around 50 minutes to drive there. The city is about 72 kilometres from the airport.
Allow roughly 14 hours 40 minutes if you plan to travel to Taivalkoski on public transport.
Travelling from Kuusamo Airport (KAO) to Salla
Located about 97 kilometres away, Salla is another city within easy reach of Kuusamo Airport. It'll take you around 18 hours 20 minutes to make the journey by public transport from KAO.
The drive time to Salla is roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Explore more of Finland
Finland keeps the adventures coming. Venture on to Oulu, located about 209 kilometres southwest of Kuusamo. Oulu Cathedral, Nallikari Beach and Oulujoki are just the start of its must-sees. Oulu Airport (OUL) is the city's closest major airport.
Kajaani could easily become your new favourite place in Finland. You'll find it roughly 209 kilometres south of Kuusamo. Huuhkajanvaara Hiking Trails, Kainuu Museum and Linnanpolunranta are among the highlights.
Or set out for Rovaniemi, roughly 161 kilometres west of Kuusamo. Santa Claus Village - Christmas House, Santa Claus Village and Christmas Reindeer are just a taste of what's waiting. You can get here by flying into Rovaniemi Airport (RVN).
