How to get here

Fly directly from Stockholm, Riga, Gdansk, and, in summer, Rome, or pick a convenient connection with SAS via their Stockholm hub or with airBaltic via their Riga hub. It`s fast and easy to fly from the compact-sized Turku International Airport, which is located only 8 kilometres (20 minutes) from the city centre. The 24/7 airport is known for its smooth service and easy accessibility, with no slot restrictions. Flight times to most Western European capitals take ca. 4 hours including the stopover. More flight connections are also available from Helsinki-Vantaa airport, located ca. 2,5 hours bus ride from Turku.

All aboard to Turku! Turku is not far from Sweden and there are several daily ferry departures between Stockholm/Kapellskär and Turku, with a stop in Åland Islands. The journey takes around 11 hours, and routes are operated with vessels loaded with entertainment and tax free shopping & dining possibilities. The Turku city centre is only 3 kilometres (10 minutes) from the port. You can also choose a faster 8-hour connection with Finnlines between Kapellskär and Naantali (15 km from Turku).

Whether you choose to travel by bus or train, the ride from Tampere or Helsinki to Turku is not only comfortable but a quick one: it takes just under two hours! The city centre is only 1 kilometre (5 minutes) from Turku Central Railway Station and Bus Terminal. Kupittaa Railway Station is located 3 kilometres (15 minutes) from Turku centre. Plan your journey with the Matkahuolto route planner, which gives you lots of options to get from one place to the next.

Whether you are travelling by car, bus or bike, there are plenty of options for getting around and exploring the archipelago. Ferries sail to the archipelago all year round, and most of them are free of charge, no pre-bookings needed. The Archipelago Trail ring route is open from May to August. Distances in the archipelago are relatively short and travelling by bike gives you the flexibility to explore some of the smaller islands, many of which have places to stay.