Getting There · Our pick in the mountains
Kuusamo Airport (KAO)
About 30 minutes to Ruka
About Kuusamo Airport (KAO)
Kuusamo Airport is about a 30-minute drive from Ruka. Finnair flies from Helsinki all year, about an hour, with several flights a day in winter, and in 2026–27 airBaltic, Edelweiss, Eurowings and Lufthansa fly nine direct winter routes from eight European cities. The Pre-Booked Airport Bus runs to Kuusamon Tropiikki, Ruka village and Ruka Valley for every scheduled flight; book up to 60 days ahead and at least 24 hours before.
Why it's on our list
- 30 min to Ruka
- Flights from Helsinki
- Bus for every flight
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Kuusamo Airport (KAO) before you go.