Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kuusamo Airport (KAO): what you need to know
Kuusamo's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Kuusamo three hours ahead of Edinburgh.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your EDI to KAO flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd love to check out a different city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Kuusamo Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is a well-known stop between EDI and KAO.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kuusamo Airport (KAO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Kuusamo Airport flight is ₹ 33,429. A return fare right now is ₹ 50,103. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from EDI to KAO, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Kuusamo Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from EDI to KAO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Kuusamo Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to Edinburgh Airport's on-time performance, 67.94% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it takes about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near EDI. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Kuusamo Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Kuusamo Airport (KAO)
If you're landing on a late Edinburgh Airport to Kuusamo Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near KAO:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Kuusamo Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Keddy By Europcar or Hertz and explore beyond Kuusamo's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Kuusamo Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Kuusamo Airport (KAO) to central Kuusamo
Kuusamo Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Kuusamo. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours 30 minutes.
When to fly to Kuusamo Airport (KAO)
The quietest month for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Kuusamo Airport is April, while February is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Kuusamo based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Kuusamo Airport for July if you'd like to go to Kuusamo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 8ºC and 23ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EDI to KAO in January. Temperatures average between -19ºC and -4ºC then.
Explore more of Finland
You've visited Kuusamo, now it's time to explore other parts of Finland. Travel about 209 kilometres south-west to Oulu to tick off its leading attractions. From Nallikari Beach to Northern Ostrobothnia Museum and Oulu Cathedral, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Finland, head for Kuopio, roughly 354 kilometres south of Kuusamo. Kuopio Cathedral, Kuopio Harbour and Kuopio Museum are the start of reasons to visit.
