Airport
Kuopio Airport (KUO)
Kuopio Airport is the main air gateway to the city of Kuopio and the North Savo region, with regular flights to Helsinki and onward connections across Finland. Compare transfer options to central Kuopio, Lake Kallavesi, Tahko resort and nearby towns to plan a smooth onward journey.
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Luggage
About Kuopio Airport
Kuopio Airport is the main airport serving Kuopio and the surrounding North Savo region. Opened to traffic in 1940, it began as a military airfield and has grown into a compact regional gateway used largely by business travellers and passengers connecting through Helsinki.
The airport is located in Rissala, Siilinjärvi, about 14 km north of Kuopio city centre. It serves scheduled domestic flights to Helsinki as well as international charter services to popular holiday destinations.
The terminal brings check-in, security, arrivals, a café and restaurant, free Wi-Fi and parking together in a single convenient building. Road access, taxis, local bus line 40, rental cars and private transfers connect the airport with Kuopio and the wider Finnish lake district.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Kuopio Airport operates passenger services from one terminal building. The compact terminal handles scheduled domestic flights to Helsinki together with international charter services, keeping check-in, security and arrivals in a single convenient area.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Kuopio Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Kuopio Airport to hotels, the city centre, Tahko resort and other destinations across the North Savo lake region.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from Kuopio Airport, business meetings, events or day trips around Kuopio and nearby lakeside areas.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Kuopio Airport for independent travel around Kuopio and onward journeys to Tahko and other regional destinations.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Kuopio Airport, hotels, event venues, ski resorts and other destinations across North Savo.
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