Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kuusamo Airport (KAO): what you need to know
Kuusamo's timezone is UTC+3, making Kuusamo three hours ahead of London.
Give yourself enough time to make your LHR to KAO flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Kuusamo Airport. Frankfurt Airport is a top stopover on the LHR to KAO route.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kuusamo Airport (KAO)
175 € is currently the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Kuusamo Airport flight. A return flight starts at 350 €. These fares may change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LHR to KAO if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kuusamo Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LHR to KAO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kuusamo Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near LHR? If you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kuusamo Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Kuusamo Airport (KAO)
If you have a late London Heathrow Airport to Kuusamo Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near KAO:
Pick up a Kuusamo Airport rental car and explore Kuusamo and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Keddy By Europcar and Hertz are top providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Kuusamo Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Kuusamo Airport (KAO) to central Kuusamo
Kuusamo Airport to central Kuusamo has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 2 hours 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Kuusamo Airport (KAO)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kuusamo Airport. February is the busiest month to visit Kuusamo. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Kuusamo is July, with the temperature ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kuusamo Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to KAO in January. Temperatures average between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -4ºC (25ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
Kuusamo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Finland waiting to be explored. About 209 kilometres south-west of Kuusamo, a visit to Oulu will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Nallikari Beach, Northern Ostrobothnia Museum and Oulu Cathedral.
Kuopio is another favourite destination in Finland and is around 354 kilometres south of Kuusamo. No trip is complete without a visit to Kuopio Cathedral, Kuopio Harbour and Kuopio Museum.