Kuusamo Airport (KAO)
Kuusamo, FI 🇫🇮 Medium Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
EFKS
IATA
KAO
Elevation
866 ft
Region
FI-14
Local Time
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GPS Code: EFKS
Local Code: Not available
Location: 65.987602° N, 29.239401° E
Continent: Europe
Type: Medium Airport
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Airport Routes
Kuusamo Airport (KAO) offers 14 flight routes operated by 8 airlines. Major carriers include Finnair, TUI Airways, TUI Fly and others. Popular destinations from Kuusamo include Amsterdam Schiphol, Erfurt, Frankfurt Int'l, Dusseldorf Int'l and Leipzig/Halle.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
Newly Discovered
- Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) new
- Manchester (MAN) new
- Leipzig/Halle (LEJ) new
- Birmingham Int'l (BHX) new
- Frankfurt Int'l (FRA) new
- Rotterdam (RTM) new
- Erfurt (ERF) new
- Saarbrucken (SCN) new
- Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) new
- London Gatwick (LGW) new
- Brussels (BRU) new
- Dusseldorf Int'l (DUS) new
Popular Flight Routes
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Top Airlines
Operating at Kuusamo AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Finnair
FIN
/ AY
|
1 | 64 | 1 | Feb 8, 2026 |
TUI Airways
TOM
/ BY
|
3 | 9 | 3 | Feb 8, 2026 |
TUI Fly
JAF
/ TB
|
3 | 4 | 3 | Feb 7, 2026 |
Smartwings
TVS
/ QS
|
3 | 3 | 3 | Feb 8, 2026 |
Lufthansa
DLH
/ LH
|
1 | 3 | 1 | Feb 7, 2026 |
|
TUI Airlines
TFL
/ OR
|
1 | 2 | 1 | Jan 29, 2026 |
Eurowings
EWG
/ EW
|
1 | 2 | 1 | Jan 25, 2026 |
Edelweiss Air AG
EDW
/ WK
|
1 | 1 | 1 | Dec 26, 2025 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
12/30 |
8202 ft | 148 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | AFIS | 118.65 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 114.4 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
A taxi rank is located directly in front of the airport terminal. Taxis are available to meet arriving flights, but it is highly recommended to pre-book your ride, especially during peak travel seasons, to ensure availability. The main local service is Kuusamon Taksikeskus.
Rental Cars
Several car rental companies operate at Kuusamo Airport, with service desks located in the arrivals hall. Options include major international brands like Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, and Sixt, as well as Green Motion. Booking a car in advance is strongly advised, particularly for the busy winter season.
Public Transportation
An Airport Bus (Lentokenttäbussi) connects the airport with the Ruka Ski Resort and Kuusamo town center. The bus schedule is synchronized with flight arrivals and departures. Additionally, there are seasonal bus connections to other nearby ski resorts such as Salla and Suomu. The bus stop is located right outside the terminal entrance.