Travelling from Stansted Airport (STN) to Kuusamo Airport (KAO): what you need to know
The timezone in Kuusamo is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of London.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your STN to KAO flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to tour a different city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Stansted Airport to Kuusamo Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is a well-known stop between STN and KAO.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Kuusamo Airport (KAO)
₹ 36,312 is the best price for a one-way Stansted Airport to Kuusamo Airport flight. A return flight starts at ₹ 32,944. These fares can change based on demand.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from STN to KAO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Stansted Airport to Kuusamo Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from STN to KAO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Stansted Airport to Kuusamo Airport.
Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
64.73% of flights that leave from Stansted Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Stansted Airport from central London, it takes about 1 hour if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near STN. Whether you have an early flight from Stansted 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 Stansted Airport to Kuusamo Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near KAO:
Follow your own route with a Kuusamo Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Keddy By Europcar or Hertz and venture far and wide through Kuusamo and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Kuusamo Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Kuusamo Airport (KAO) to central Kuusamo
Kuusamo Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Kuusamo. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 2 hours 30 minutes.
When to fly to Kuusamo Airport (KAO)
February is the most popular month for flights from Stansted Airport to Kuusamo Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Kuusamo in April.
The warmest month in Kuusamo is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC and 23ºC. Lock in your flights from Stansted Airport to Kuusamo Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from STN to KAO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -19ºC and -4ºC on average.
Explore more of Finland
You've seen Kuusamo, now it's time to discover other parts of Finland. Journey about 209 kilometres south-west to Oulu to check off its popular sights. From Nallikari Beach to Northern Ostrobothnia Museum and Oulu Cathedral, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 354 kilometres south of Kuusamo, Kuopio is another favourite stop in Finland. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Kuopio Cathedral, Kuopio Harbour and Kuopio Museum.
