Oulu Airport – OUL

Operated by Finavia, Oulu Airport is a public-use airport found almost six nautical miles from the city center of Oulu, Finland. It is considered as the second most active airfield in the country, following Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Although the airport is mostly used for civilian flights, it is also a venue for training activities of the Finnish Air Force. Oulu Airport is internationally recognized as OUL (IATA airport code) and EFOU (ICAO location identifier).

Best Time to Visit

Oulu Airport (OUL) underwent a major expansion in 2011 when four new jetbridge gates were built in the airfield,and the main passenger terminal was extended to accommodate 1.5 million passengers annually. As of today, the airport is served by four airlines, two of which offer seasonal charter flights. Oulu Airport handled a total of 1,096,917 passengers in 2018, amounting to over 5,000 commercial aviation landings. Travelers visiting the city can easily drive to the town of Raahe for sightseeing.

What to Do & Area Attractions

The closest hotel to Oulu Airport is Finlandia Hotel Airport Oulu, located just 2 and half miles away from the airfield. This hotel is near the waterfront and provides guests with spacious rooms and a sumptuous breakfast. If you’re looking for beachfront accommodation, best book your suites at the Scandic Oulu City and the Radisson Blu Hotel, Oulu, both of which are around 5-6 miles away from Oulu Airport. These hotels offer airport shuttles to guests and can be easily accessible from Oulu Beach and Oulu Market Square.